US Bridges

Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI SW JCT SH93&TOW Ck · Structure no. 000000003326540

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBurdick Road
CrossesBr Tonawanda Crk
Location2.9 MI SW JCT SH93&TOW Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.07183, -78.57005
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.