US Bridges

Mapleton Road over Bull Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.5 MI East of Shawnee · Structure no. 000000003329360

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapleton Road over Bull Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mapleton Road over Bull Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMapleton Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.5 MI East of Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12329, -78.79232
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2020)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mapleton Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mapleton Road over Bull 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mapleton Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mapleton Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mapleton Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.