US Bridges

Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .9 MI SE of Wrights Crnrs · Structure no. 000000003329680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWicks Road
CrossesE B 18 Mile Creek
Location.9 MI SE of Wrights Crnrs
Coordinates43.21209, -78.66203
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wicks Road over E B 18 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.