US Bridges

RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 3 MI W JCT Rts 5+63 Batv. · Structure no. 000000001001690

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,088
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8,088 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,825 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location3 MI W JCT Rts 5+63 Batv.
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00151, -78.2596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,088 (2019)
Projected traffic9,825 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 8,088 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.