US Bridges

RTE 384 over Gill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 384&61 · Structure no. 000000002047350

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,689
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 384 over Gill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 384 over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,689 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,711 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 384
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 384&61
RouteCity Street 384
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08274, -79.02545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,689 (2021)
Projected traffic4,711 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 384 over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 384 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 384 over Gill Creek carry?

About 4,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 384 over Gill Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 384 over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.