US Bridges

Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 MI W JCT US62 & SH356 · Structure no. 000000003362200

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,276
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk is a steel culvert carrying Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCreekside Drive
CrossesTrb Tonawanda Crk
Location.4 MI W JCT US62 & SH356
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02401, -78.83205
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,276 (2020)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$445,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creekside Drive over Trb 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 2,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Creekside Drive over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.