US Bridges

Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.2 MI NE Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315770

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPeaviner Road
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location2.2 MI NE Alexander
Coordinates42.92899, -78.23432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2017)
Projected traffic312 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$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peaviner Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peaviner Road over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.