Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek
FairWyoming County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of North Java · Structure no. 000000003320210
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almeter 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Almeter Road over Tonawanda Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.