US Bridges

Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .2 MI South of Hartland · Structure no. 000000003329160

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,057
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,087 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHartland Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location.2 MI South of Hartland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23763, -78.57601
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2020)
Projected traffic3,087 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartland 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 August 2024.

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

About 3,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hartland Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.