RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · 0.8 MI N JCT Rts 18 + 93 · Structure no. 000000001014630
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 18 over Four 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 18 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.