US Bridges

RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT SH271 &SH104 · Structure no. 000000003090250

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk is a steel culvert carrying RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 271
CrossesBranch Jeddo Crk
Location1.7 MI S JCT SH271 &SH104
RouteState Highway 271
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22781, -78.47472
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2020)
Projected traffic874 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 271 over Branch Jeddo Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.