US Bridges

Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI NW of New Oregon · Structure no. 000000003327890

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 114 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClarksburg Road
CrossesS Br 18 Mile Crk
Location2.9 MI NW of New Oregon
Coordinates42.61956, -78.83128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2017)
Projected traffic508 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 363 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksburg Road over S Br 18 Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.