US Bridges

RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · At JCT Rts 62 & 425 · Structure no. 000000001048330

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,494
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,025 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 425
CrossesSawyer Creek
LocationAt JCT Rts 62 & 425
RouteState Highway 425
Coordinates43.05928, -78.83695
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,494 (2020)
Projected traffic10,025 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$656,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek carry?

About 9,494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 425 over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.