RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek
FairWyoming County, New York · 0.1 MI W JCT Rts 20A + 98 · Structure no. 000000001016130
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,581
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 3,581 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,603 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20A over Tonawanda 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 3,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20A over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.