US Bridges

Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1 MI N of Ward RD & Rt 62 · Structure no. 000000002268800

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
392
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 392 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesThornwoods Drive
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location1 MI N of Ward RD & Rt 62
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10218, -78.89041
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2020)
Projected traffic549 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$997,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Thornwoods Drive over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.