US Bridges

Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Wrights Cors · Structure no. 000000003329030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel culvert carrying Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDay Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location1.3 MI E of Wrights Cors
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.21961, -78.65128
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,035 (2020)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$688,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day Road over Eighteen Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Day Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.