US Bridges

Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of North Java · Structure no. 000000003320200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck is a concrete culvert carrying Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck 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 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAlmeter Road
CrossesE Fk Tonawanda Ck
Location2.0 MI NE of North Java
Coordinates42.7047, -78.31193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$257,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck built?

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

What condition is Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Almeter Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.