Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek
GoodGenesee County, New York · In Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315780
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,216
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,702 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telephone 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 1,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Telephone Road over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.