US Bridges

Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .6 Mile South of Newfane · Structure no. 000000003329080

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,404
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,428 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEwings Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location.6 Mile South of Newfane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27798, -78.71115
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2021)
Projected traffic2,428 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Ewings 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ewings Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.