RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR
FairErie County, New York · 5.2 MI NE JCT Rts 5 + 323 · Structure no. 000000001001380
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 479 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,501
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 12,501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,559 by 2041. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR carry?
About 12,501 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR?
The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Eighteen Mile CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.