US Bridges

Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.7 Miles NW of Akron · Structure no. 000000003326830

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 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 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurdick Road
CrossesBr Tonawanda Crk
Location4.7 Miles NW of Akron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06577, -78.56999
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$704,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk built?

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

What condition is Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk 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 May 2023.

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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Burdick Road over Br Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.