US Bridges

RTE 20A over Tannery Brook

Good

Erie County, New York · East Aurora Village · Structure no. 000000001072930

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,581
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over Tannery Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 20A over Tannery Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,581 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,635 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesTannery Brook
LocationEast Aurora Village
RouteU.S. Route 20A
Coordinates42.76795, -78.62519
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,581 (2021)
Projected traffic11,635 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$645,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20A over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20A over Tannery Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20A over Tannery Brook carry?

About 11,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns RTE 20A over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.