US Bridges

East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk

PoorPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · Gasport East · Structure no. 000000002257300

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel culvert carrying East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
LocationGasport East
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19831, -78.56368
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2018)
Projected traffic367 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$205,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns East Avenue over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.