Versailles Plank over Clear Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of SH 438 · Structure no. 000000006050680
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,911
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Versailles Plank over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Versailles Plank over Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,911 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,075 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Versailles Plank over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Versailles Plank over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Versailles Plank over Clear Creek carry?
About 2,911 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Versailles Plank over Clear Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Versailles Plank over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.