US Bridges

RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3.8 MI N JCT Rts 18 & 104 · Structure no. 000000001014620

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,909
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,909 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 18
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location3.8 MI N JCT Rts 18 & 104
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates43.22893, -79.01764
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,909 (2021)
Projected traffic3,071 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 2,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.