US Bridges

RTE 104 over RTE 18

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rtes 104 & 18 · Structure no. 000000001060040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,606
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over RTE 18 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 104 over RTE 18 in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,606 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,919 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesRTE 18
LocationJCT Rtes 104 & 18
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.17347, -79.01767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,606 (2020)
Projected traffic5,919 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over RTE 18 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over RTE 18 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over RTE 18 carry?

About 5,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over RTE 18?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over RTE 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.