US Bridges

E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Eden Valley · Structure no. 000000003327810

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,807 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Church Street
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location2.5 MI SE of Eden Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.64371, -78.85399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2020)
Projected traffic1,807 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$7.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Church Street over Eighteen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E Church Street over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.