Community Dashboard: Bridges and culverts condition rated "Good" to "Very Good"
Current
58.04%
Previous
57.8%
Preferred trend
Increase
Reporting date
Dec. 31, 2023
Rationale and analysis
How we measure this data
As outlined by Municipal Benchmarking Network Canada with oversight from Niagara Region Public Works, Transportation Services.
Progress and advancements
In 2023, 58.04 per cent of the Region's bridges and culverts were in a "Good" or "Very Good" condition. This percentage increased slightly from 2022 but is below the 2023 Municipal Benchmarking Network Canada median value of 74.05 per cent.
About this indicator
Bridges and culverts are in a good to very good condition when, overall the components of the structure will not require any work or only minor maintenance within the next ten years.
A culvert is as a tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railroad.