Boston State Road over Irish Gulf
FairErie County, New York · 1.6 MI SE JCT SH391&SH277 · Structure no. 000000001041640
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boston State Road over Irish Gulf is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boston State Road over Irish Gulf in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,801 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Boston State Road over Irish Gulf built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boston State Road over Irish Gulf 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Boston State Road over Irish Gulf carry?
About 6,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boston State Road over Irish Gulf?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Boston State Road over Irish Gulf?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.