US Bridges

Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.7 MI E of Wrights Crnrs · Structure no. 000000003329000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck is a concrete frame carrying Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDale Road
CrossesEB Eighteen MI Ck
Location2.7 MI E of Wrights Crnrs
Coordinates43.22719, -78.6261
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2021)
Projected traffic392 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Road over EB Eighteen MI Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.