US Bridges

East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · Hamburg South · Structure no. 000000003327590

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,483
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,483 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Eden Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
LocationHamburg South
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71303, -78.82966
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,483 (2020)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is East Eden Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 3,483 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East Eden Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.