RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 78 & 263 · Structure no. 000000001030340
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,055
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 32,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,205 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 78 over Tonawanda 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 32,055 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 78 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.