US Bridges

Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.7 MI W of East Wilson · Structure no. 000000003328970

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,062
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesChestnut Road
CrossesE Br. Twelve Mile Creek
Location2.7 MI W of East Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.24188, -78.81114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2021)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Road over E Br. Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.