US Bridges

Minnick Road over Mud Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Millersport · Structure no. 000000003329380

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,036
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnick Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Minnick Road over Mud 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 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMinnick Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of Millersport
Coordinates43.10029, -78.66718
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2017)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minnick Road over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Minnick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Minnick Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minnick Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Minnick Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.