US Bridges

Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck

Good

Erie County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Boston · Structure no. 000000003327750

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,372 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,172 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEckhardt Road
CrossesBr Eighteen MI Ck
Location1 Mile NW of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.69611, -78.79118
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,372 (2021)
Projected traffic4,172 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck carry?

About 3,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eckhardt Road over Br Eighteen MI Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.