Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek
FairWyoming County, New York · 3.2 Miles SW of Attica · Structure no. 000000003319550
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 88 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Cotton Hill Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cotton Hill Road over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.