US Bridges

RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.8 MI S JCT Rts 429 & 31 · Structure no. 000000001048440

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,683
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,281 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 429
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location1.8 MI S JCT Rts 429 & 31
RouteState Highway 429
Coordinates43.1174, -78.88985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,683 (2020)
Projected traffic11,281 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 429 over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 429 over Bergholtz 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 10,683 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 429 over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.