Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 4.7 MI NE of Clarence Ctr · Structure no. 000000003326320
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 912
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 years old, older 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Rapids Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 912 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rapids Road over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.