RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.8 M N RTE 400 Exit · Structure no. 000000001044250
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,055
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 24,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,168 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 24,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 277 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.