US Bridges

Niagara Street over Gill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.1M W on NIAGARAST&RTE61 · Structure no. 000000002260860

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,708
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niagara Street over Gill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Niagara Street over Gill Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,587 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNiagara Street
CrossesGill Creek
Location0.1M W on NIAGARAST&RTE61
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.08818, -79.0216
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,708 (2019)
Projected traffic4,587 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Niagara Street over Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niagara Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Niagara Street over Gill Creek carry?

About 3,708 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Niagara Street over Gill Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Niagara Street over Gill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.