US Bridges

Carmen Road over Johnson Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of Johnson Crk · Structure no. 000000003328940

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmen Road over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmen Road over Johnson Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 799 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCarmen Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of Johnson Crk
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28753, -78.489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2021)
Projected traffic799 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmen Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmen Road over Johnson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Carmen Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Carmen Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.