US Bridges

Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · N Border Village Attica · Structure no. 000000003319560

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,997
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,997 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesTonawanda Creek
LocationN Border Village Attica
Coordinates42.86942, -78.27746
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,997 (2020)
Projected traffic4,196 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 2,997 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.