US Bridges

Maple Street over Tannery Brook

Good

Erie County, New York · In East Aurora · Structure no. 000000003328040

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,161
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Tannery Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Street over Tannery Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 4,161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMaple Street
CrossesTannery Brook
LocationIn East Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.77058, -78.62097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,161 (2021)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$698,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Tannery Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Street over Tannery Brook carry?

About 4,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.