US Bridges

Town Line Road over Bull Creek

Good

Niagara County, New York · 3.2 MI N of N Tonawanda · Structure no. 000000003329640

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,902
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Line Road over Bull Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Town Line Road over Bull Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,353 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Line Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.2 MI N of N Tonawanda
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09149, -78.82354
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,902 (2020)
Projected traffic2,353 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$852,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Line Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Line Road over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Town Line Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 1,902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Line Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Town Line Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.