Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek
FairErie County, New York · 1.9 MI N of North Boston · Structure no. 000000003362290
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Drive over Br 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 Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Drive over Br 18 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.