US Bridges

South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · At City Batavia · Structure no. 000000002210820

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,484
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Lyon Street
CrossesTonawanda Creek
LocationAt City Batavia
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00017, -78.19755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2019)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Lyon Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Lyon Street over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.