US Bridges

RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT Rts 104 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001036390

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,759
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,759 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,137 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104
CrossesEast Branch 18 Mile Cree
Location0.9 MI W JCT Rts 104 & 78
RouteState Highway 104
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21922, -78.69542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,759 (2020)
Projected traffic7,137 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree 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 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree carry?

About 6,759 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over East Branch 18 Mile Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.