Ditch Road over Black Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · 1.4 MI SE of Wolcottsvlle · Structure no. 000000003329040
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 803
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditch Road over Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ditch Road over Black Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 years old, older 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditch Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ditch Road over Black 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ditch Road over Black Creek carry?
About 803 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ditch Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ditch Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.