US Bridges

Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Poor

Niagara County, New York · 1.6 MI South of Gasport · Structure no. 000000003329120

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,212
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a concrete slab carrying Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 109 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,212 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGasport Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location1.6 MI South of Gasport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17601, -78.57457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,212 (2021)
Projected traffic4,254 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 4,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Gasport Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.