US Bridges

Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · In Wyandale · Structure no. 000000003367590

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,283
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesTrb 18 Mile Creek
LocationIn Wyandale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.5552, -78.76525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2017)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$258,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Genesee Road over Trb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Genesee Road over Trb 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.