US Bridges

RTE I90 over Buffalo RD

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.3 MI NE of Silvr Ck Int · Structure no. 000000005511560

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,362
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE I90 over Buffalo RD is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I90 over Buffalo RD in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 24,362 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,015 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I90
CrossesBuffalo RD
Location0.3 MI NE of Silvr Ck Int
RouteInterstate 90
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55419, -79.10399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,362 (2020)
Projected traffic29,015 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I90 over Buffalo RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I90 over Buffalo RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I90 over Buffalo RD carry?

About 24,362 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is RTE I90 over Buffalo RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE I90 over Buffalo RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.