US Bridges

New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of New Oregon · Structure no. 000000003327620

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Oregon Road
CrossesS Br 18 Mile Crk
Location3.4 MI NW of New Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62491, -78.83804
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic491 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Oregon Road over S Br 18 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 May 2024.

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

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Oregon Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.