IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 4.8MI SE JCT Rts 438 & 20 · Structure no. 000000006060710
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,556
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5,556 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is IRR RTE 438 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek carry?
About 5,556 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR RTE 438 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.