US Bridges

RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT SH354& SH358 · Structure no. 000000001046500

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,334
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 5,334 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,599 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 354
CrossesLittle Buffalo CR
Location1.8 MI W JCT SH354& SH358
RouteState Highway 354
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85611, -78.59062
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,334 (2018)
Projected traffic6,599 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR carry?

About 5,334 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 354 over Little Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.