Packard Road over Gill Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · Niagara Falls South · Structure no. 000000002260850
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,822
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Packard Road over Gill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Packard Road over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 79 years old, older 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Packard Road over Gill Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Packard Road over Gill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Packard Road over Gill Creek carry?
About 1,822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Packard Road over Gill Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Packard Road over Gill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.