Taylor Drive over Little River
FairNiagara County, New York · N. Tonawanda South · Structure no. 000000002260960
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 504 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Drive over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Drive over Little River in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2036. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Drive over Little River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Taylor Drive over Little River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor Drive over Little River carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Drive over Little River?
The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Drive over Little River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.