US Bridges

Pine Street over Tannery Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI E of East Aurora · Structure no. 000000003328220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Tannery Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Street over Tannery Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesTannery Brook
Location1.3 MI E of East Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76966, -78.60788
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,205 (2021)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street over Tannery Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Tannery Brook carry?

About 4,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.