RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek
PoorNiagara County, New York · 2.5 MI E JCT SH 31 & SH77 · Structure no. 000000001030120
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,780
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 107 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?
About 1,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 77 over Eighteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.