US Bridges

Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .25 MI SE of New Oregon · Structure no. 000000002213380

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGeiger Road
CrossesS Br 18 Mile Crk
Location.25 MI SE of New Oregon
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.585, -78.7895
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geiger Road over S Br 18 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Geiger Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.