US Bridges

Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.1 M N US-20A · Structure no. 000000002260840

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook is a steel culvert carrying Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrooklea Drive
CrossesTannery Brook
Location0.1 M N US-20A
Coordinates42.76887, -78.59886
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2020)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Brooklea Drive 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Brooklea Drive over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.