RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek
GoodErie County, New York · JCT RTE 20 + Bflo Creek · Structure no. 000000001015540
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,091
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 26,091 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,213 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20 over Buffalo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 26,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.