RTE 78 over Mud Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 78 + 263 · Structure no. 000000001030350
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,267
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 78 over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 27,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,395 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 78 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over Mud 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 78 over Mud Creek carry?
About 27,267 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.