US Bridges

Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .6 Mile West of Newfane · Structure no. 000000003329210

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel culvert carrying Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIde Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location.6 Mile West of Newfane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28648, -78.71525
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2019)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ide 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 Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Ide Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.