US Bridges

W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk

Good

Wyoming County, New York · .5 MI E of W Middlebury · Structure no. 000000003319970

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesW Middlebury Road
CrossesLit Tonawanda Crk
Location.5 MI E of W Middlebury
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.86396, -78.16014
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W Middlebury Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.