US Bridges

N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal

Good

Niagara County, New York · 6.3 MI SW JCT SH78 &canal · Structure no. 000000004454240

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,181 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN Tonawanda Ck RD
CrossesErie Canal
Location6.3 MI SW JCT SH78 &canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08596, -78.73388
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2018)
Projected traffic2,181 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal 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 N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Tonawanda Ck RD over Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.