US Bridges

Boston State Road over Landon Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 8.5 MI N JCT US219 & SH39 · Structure no. 000000001041620

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,699
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston State Road over Landon Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boston State Road over Landon Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,715 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston State Road
CrossesLandon Brook
Location8.5 MI N JCT US219 & SH39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61252, -78.72182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2021)
Projected traffic1,715 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston State Road over Landon Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston State Road over Landon Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does Boston State Road over Landon Brook carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boston State Road over Landon Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Boston State Road over Landon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.