US Bridges

Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 5 MI SE of Sheldon · Structure no. 000000003369540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMaxon Road
CrossesTonawanda Creek
Location5 MI SE of Sheldon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71148, -78.33756
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2038
Trucks2%
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$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxon Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Maxon Road over Tonawanda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.