US Bridges

RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT Rts 18 + 18F · Structure no. 000000001014640

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,705
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 18
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location2.7 MI E JCT Rts 18 + 18F
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates43.28346, -78.95602
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,705 (2017)
Projected traffic1,798 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 18 over Six 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,705 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.