US Bridges

RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 93 & 18 · Structure no. 000000001034670

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 93
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 93 & 18
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates43.25795, -79.00693
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2021)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$723,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 93 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 93 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 93 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.