Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR
PoorGenesee County, New York · .3 Mile East of Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315790
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 848
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,187 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR carry?
About 848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.