US Bridges

Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Lewiston · Structure no. 000000002257640

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,636
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPletcher Road
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Lewiston
Coordinates43.20913, -79.02651
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2017)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$315,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pletcher Road over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.