RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek
PoorNiagara County, New York · JCT Rt 93 + Tonawanda CR · Structure no. 000000001034750
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,052
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 2,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 93 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.