US Bridges

Lockport Road over Bull Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 2.4 Mi. E of Shawnee · Structure no. 000000003360110

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,927
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockport Road over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lockport Road over Bull Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,927 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLockport Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location2.4 Mi. E of Shawnee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13339, -78.79388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,927 (2020)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$940,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockport Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockport Road over Bull 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lockport Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 6,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lockport Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Lockport Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.