Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie
PoorErie County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT 270+ Barge C · Structure no. 000000004453010
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,043
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,060 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie carry?
About 5,043 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie?
The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Ridge Road over Tonawanda Ck Road Erie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.