Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek
FairErie County, New York · 4.2 Miles North of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326560
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Tonawanda Crk RD over Murder Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.