US Bridges

RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 6.2MI S JCT Rts 98 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001035640

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location6.2MI S JCT Rts 98 + 20A
RouteState Highway 98
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67204, -78.33793
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.