Law Street over Tonawanda Creek
FairGenesee County, New York · At City Batavia · Structure no. 000000002210840
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,534
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Law Street over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Law Street over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 3,534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Law Street over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Law Street over Tonawanda Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Law Street over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 3,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Law Street over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Law Street over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.