US Bridges

Block Church Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.7 MI South of Dysinger · Structure no. 000000003328910

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
893
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Block Church Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Block Church Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlock Church Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.7 MI South of Dysinger
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10959, -78.56788
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Block Church Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Block Church Road over Mud 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Block Church Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Block Church Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Block Church Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.