US Bridges

Loveland Road over Bull Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3.1 MI South of Shawnee · Structure no. 000000003329300

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,066
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland Road over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loveland Road over Bull Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,066 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,492 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLoveland Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.1 MI South of Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08486, -78.82713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,066 (2017)
Projected traffic1,492 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loveland Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Loveland Road over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Loveland Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,066 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Loveland Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Loveland Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.