US Bridges

Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek

PoorPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · 0.5 MI SE JCT Rts 62&182 · Structure no. 000000002267010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,287
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek is a steel culvert carrying Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,802 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPlaza Drive
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location0.5 MI SE JCT Rts 62&182
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09576, -78.93403
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2020)
Projected traffic1,802 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$765,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 1,287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Plaza Drive over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.