US Bridges

RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000001001559

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,588
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 40,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,033 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesAbd Buffalo Creek RR
Location2.4 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 16
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8553, -78.8665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,588 (2020)
Projected traffic47,033 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR carry?

About 40,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Abd Buffalo Creek RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.