US Bridges

Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1 MI S of Middleport · Structure no. 000000002270360

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1 MI S of Middleport
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19383, -78.47595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic686 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$821,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Road over Oak Orchard 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.