US Bridges

RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI N JCT SH219 &SH277 · Structure no. 000000001044200

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,645
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location2.9 MI N JCT SH219 &SH277
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71097, -78.74716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2020)
Projected traffic3,849 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.