US Bridges

Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk

PoorPosted for load

Genesee County, New York · 3.7 MI South of Batavia · Structure no. 000000003315740

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Creek Road
CrossesTrb Tonawanda Crk
Location3.7 MI South of Batavia
Coordinates42.94242, -78.20977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic69 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Creek Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.