US Bridges

West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.1 Miles West of Bethany · Structure no. 000000003315860

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk is a steel culvert carrying West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bethany Road
CrossesLittle Tonawanda Crk
Location3.1 Miles West of Bethany
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90806, -78.19227
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2017)
Projected traffic599 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$466,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns West Bethany Road over Little Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.