US Bridges

Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3 MI East of Wrights Cors · Structure no. 000000003329670

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWheeler Road
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location3 MI East of Wrights Cors
Coordinates43.22875, -78.62092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2018)
Projected traffic651 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

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

What condition is Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Road over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.