US Bridges

RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI NE of Junction Bet · Structure no. 000000001015460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,085
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa is a concrete frame carrying RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 22,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,188 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesBuffalo Southern Railroa
Location0.3 MI NE of Junction Bet
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76554, -78.82056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,085 (2019)
Projected traffic22,188 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa carry?

About 22,085 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Buffalo Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.