US Bridges

Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.6 Mi. E of Rapids · Structure no. 000000002213600

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSimms Road
CrossesTrib Mud Creek
Location2.6 Mi. E of Rapids
Coordinates43.10929, -78.60279
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2021)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simms Road over Trib Mud 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Simms Road over Trib Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.