Simms Road over Mud Creek
GoodNiagara County, New York · 2.2 Miles NE of Rapids · Structure no. 000000003329560
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 397
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simms Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Simms Road over Mud Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Simms Road over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simms Road over Mud 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Simms Road over Mud Creek carry?
About 397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Simms Road over Mud Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Simms Road over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.