US Bridges

Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2 MI NW of ST Johnsburg · Structure no. 000000003329660

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWalmore Road
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location2 MI NW of ST Johnsburg
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09816, -78.92717
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2020)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walmore Road over Bergholtz 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walmore Road over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.