Rapids Road over Mud Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · .7 Mile NW of Rapids · Structure no. 000000003329490
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,837
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rapids Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rapids Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 2,837 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rapids Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rapids 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 Rapids Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,837 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rapids Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Rapids Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.