US Bridges

East Canal Road over Donner Brook

FairPosted for load

Niagara County, New York · 2.4 MI E of Pendleton Ctr · Structure no. 000000003329070

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,789
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Canal Road over Donner Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Canal Road over Donner Brook in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Canal Road
CrossesDonner Brook
Location2.4 MI E of Pendleton Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12363, -78.72996
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2021)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$689,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Canal Road over Donner Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Canal Road over Donner Brook carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Canal Road over Donner Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Canal Road over Donner Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.