US Bridges

RTE 104 over RTE 18

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rts 18 + 104 · Structure no. 000000001014610

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,154
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over RTE 18 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 104 over RTE 18 in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 12,154 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,211 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesRTE 18
LocationJCT Rts 18 + 104
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.1683, -79.03024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,154 (2018)
Projected traffic12,211 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over RTE 18 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over RTE 18 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over RTE 18 carry?

About 12,154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over RTE 18?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over RTE 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.