US Bridges

Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 MI West of Hartland · Structure no. 000000003329420

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrangeport Road
CrossesE B 18 Mile Creek
Location1.1 MI West of Hartland
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23604, -78.5961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2018)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Orangeport Road over E B 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.