US Bridges

Snyder Drive over Donner Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Lockport · Structure no. 000000002267720

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder Drive over Donner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snyder Drive over Donner Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 39 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSnyder Drive
CrossesDonner Creek
Location1.2 MI S of Lockport
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.13274, -78.69363
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2019)
Projected traffic3,654 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$415,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snyder Drive over Donner Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Snyder Drive over Donner Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Snyder Drive over Donner Creek carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Snyder Drive over Donner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder Drive over Donner Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.