US Bridges

Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH93 &tow Ck · Structure no. 000000003326600

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCedar ST
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH93 &tow Ck
Coordinates43.08313, -78.49938
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar ST 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 Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar ST over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.