US Bridges

RTE 18 over Fish Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.0 MI W JCT Rts 18 & 148 · Structure no. 000000001060060

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18 over Fish Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 18 over Fish Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 18
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.0 MI W JCT Rts 18 & 148
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates43.34879, -78.59773
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2020)
Projected traffic1,492 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$857,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 18 over Fish 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 18 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.