RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek
GoodWyoming County, New York · 2.5MI S JCT Rts 98 & 354 · Structure no. 000000001035670
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,483
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,483 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,547 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 98 over Tonawanda 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 1,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.