US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR

Fair

Genesee County, New York · .4 MI E of Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315800

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,187 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesTrib Tonawanda CR
Location.4 MI E of Alexander
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89986, -78.2497
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2021)
Projected traffic1,187 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$868,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR carry?

About 848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Trib Tonawanda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.