US Bridges

Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.2 MI N of Johnson Creek · Structure no. 000000003329240

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnson Crk Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Johnson Creek
Coordinates43.277, -78.52005
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2020)
Projected traffic389 by 2040
Trucks2%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Crk Road over Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Crk Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.