US Bridges

Donner Road over Donner Brook

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 3.2 Mi. S of Lockport · Structure no. 000000002213570

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donner Road over Donner Brook is a concrete slab carrying Donner Road over Donner Brook in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDonner Road
CrossesDonner Brook
Location3.2 Mi. S of Lockport
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12429, -78.71391
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2021)
Projected traffic498 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donner Road over Donner Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Donner Road over Donner Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Donner Road over Donner Brook carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Donner Road over Donner Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Donner Road over Donner Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.