US Bridges

Quaker Road over Fish Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · .8 Mile North of Somerset · Structure no. 000000003329460

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
249
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quaker Road over Fish Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQuaker Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location.8 Mile North of Somerset
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35999, -78.55574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2021)
Projected traffic349 by 2041
Trucks17%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quaker Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Road over Fish 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 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.