RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk
FairGenesee County, New York · 4 MI E JCT US 20 & SH 98 · Structure no. 000000001015650
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,146
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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 3,146 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,175 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 20 over Lit 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk carry?
About 3,146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Lit Tonawanda Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.