Aiken Road over Bull Creek
PoorPosted for loadNiagara County, New York · 1.9 Mi.Sw of Pendletonctr · Structure no. 000000002213560
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 546
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aiken Road over Bull Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aiken Road over Bull Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aiken Road over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Aiken Road over Bull Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Aiken Road over Bull Creek carry?
About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Aiken Road over Bull Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Aiken Road over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.