US Bridges

County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.7 MI South of Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315820

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,401
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location1.7 MI South of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8772, -78.25758
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2021)
Projected traffic1,961 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.