US Bridges

Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.1 MI South of Alexander · Structure no. 000000003366370

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,095
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck is a steel culvert carrying Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStroh Road
CrossesTrib Tonawanda Ck
Location1.1 MI South of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87801, -78.25926
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2016)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Stroh Road over Trib Tonawanda Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.