US Bridges

Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Barker · Structure no. 000000002213660

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Lake Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of Barker
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3676, -78.53329
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2018)
Projected traffic272 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Lake Road over Fish 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Lower Lake Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.