US Bridges

Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.6 MI SW Pendleton Ctr. · Structure no. 000000003328880

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,044
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk is a steel culvert carrying Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 43 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 5,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,326 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Ridge Road
CrossesTrb Tonawanda Crk
Location2.6 MI SW Pendleton Ctr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0726, -78.7956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,044 (2020)
Projected traffic5,326 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 5,044 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bear Ridge Road over Trb Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.