Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek
FairNiagara County, New York · 1 MI NE of N Tonawanda · Structure no. 000000003329260
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,184
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1986, 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,702 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lockport Avenue over Sawyer 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek carry?
About 2,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Lockport Avenue over Sawyer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.