US Bridges

Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Johnson Creek · Structure no. 000000003329230

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohnson Creek RD
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Johnson Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26043, -78.52024
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2020)
Projected traffic431 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$876,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek 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 Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Creek RD over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.