US Bridges

Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1 MI NW of East Pembroke · Structure no. 000000003315420

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
403
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPratt Road
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location1 MI NW of East Pembroke
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.00383, -78.32547
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2021)
Projected traffic564 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pratt Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pratt Road over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.