RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · JCT RTE 98 · Structure no. 000000001022969
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,246
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1952, 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 10,246 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,446 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 10,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.