US Bridges

Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.3 Miles S of Newfane · Structure no. 000000003329220

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJacques Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location2.3 Miles S of Newfane
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25248, -78.69767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2018)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Jacques 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jacques Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.