RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR
FairErie County, New York · .4 MI SW JCT US20A &SH219 · Structure no. 000000001016070
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,716
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,771 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR carry?
About 11,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20A over Buff & Pitt RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.