US Bridges

Langford Road over S B 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · East of New Oregon · Structure no. 000000003328640

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
891
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langford Road over S B 18 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Langford 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 6 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLangford Road
CrossesS B 18 Mile Creek
LocationEast of New Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58847, -78.79003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2020)
Projected traffic899 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Langford 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 August 2024.

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

About 891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Langford Road over S B 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.