RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle
FairNiagara County, New York · .9 MI S JCT SH 78 & SH104 · Structure no. 000000001030380
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,001
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle 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 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 7,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,033 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 East Branch Eighteenmle built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle carry?
About 7,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over East Branch Eighteenmle?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.