US Bridges

Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 MI NW of Eden Valley · Structure no. 000000003327760

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBley Road
CrossesS B 18 Mile Creek
Location.4 MI NW of Eden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68039, -78.87867
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2020)
Projected traffic865 by 2040
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

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bley Road over S B 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.