US Bridges

Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.2 MI N of ST Johnsburg · Structure no. 000000003329410

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,919
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek is a concrete frame carrying Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNiagara Road
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location1.2 MI N of ST Johnsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10412, -78.89201
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2020)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niagara Road over Bergholtz 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Niagara Road over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.