US Bridges

Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI E JCT SH78 & CR559 · Structure no. 000000003326420

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,568
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,568 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich Road
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location3.1 MI E JCT SH78 & CR559
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09327, -78.63607
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,568 (2018)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodrich 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 Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 2,568 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich Road over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.