Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk
PoorGenesee County, New York · 3.8 MI NE of Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315810
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 789
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Creek Road over Lit 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk carry?
About 789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.