Riddle Road over Mud Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · 1.5 Miles East of Rapids · Structure no. 000000003329510
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 348
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riddle Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Riddle Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riddle Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Riddle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Riddle Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Riddle Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Riddle Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.