US Bridges

Country Club Trail over Fish Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH104 & SH265 · Structure no. 000000003368020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Trail over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club Trail over Fish Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Trail
CrossesFish Creek
Location.8 MI W JCT SH104 & SH265
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15806, -79.0233
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic259 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club Trail over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Trail over Fish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Country Club Trail over Fish Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Trail over Fish Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Trail over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.