RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, New York · 0.6MI S JCT Rts 78 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001060100
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 91 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 steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 98 over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.