US Bridges

RTE 104 over Johnson Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Rts 104 +148 · Structure no. 000000001036400

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,858
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Johnson Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 104 over Johnson Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT Rts 104 +148
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.24415, -78.52083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,858 (2020)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,858 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.