US Bridges

Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 1.8 MI NE North Java · Structure no. 000000003320220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyce Road
CrossesE Fk Tonawanda Ck
Location1.8 MI NE North Java
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69828, -78.30807
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2018)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$620,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royce 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 May 2024.

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

About 183 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Royce Road over E Fk Tonawanda Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.