US Bridges

RTE 61 over Gill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.9 MI N JCT Rts 61 + 384 · Structure no. 000000001060180

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 61 over Gill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 61 over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 5,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,729 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 61
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.9 MI N JCT Rts 61 + 384
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09364, -79.0235
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2021)
Projected traffic5,729 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 61 over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is RTE 61 over Gill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 61 over Gill Creek carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 61 over Gill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 61 over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.