US Bridges

Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway

Good

Erie County, New York · Tonawanda · Structure no. 000000002271150

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway is a steel truss - thru carrying Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPirson Parkway
CrossesTwo Mile Creek Greenway
LocationTonawanda
Coordinates42.99607, -78.90038
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic612 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway 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 Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pirson Parkway over Two Mile Creek Greenway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.