US Bridges

Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.8 MI W JCT Rt 78 +236 · Structure no. 000000003326230

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTonawanda Creek Ro
CrossesTonawanda Creek Tributar
Location2.8 MI W JCT Rt 78 +236
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06898, -78.75339
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2020)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tonawanda Creek Ro over Tonawanda Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.