US Bridges

Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 6.7 MI N JCT US219 & SH39 · Structure no. 000000001041610

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,561
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringnle-Boston
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location6.7 MI N JCT US219 & SH39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59002, -78.70423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2021)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Springnle-Boston over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.