US Bridges

Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · .1 Mile West of East Elma · Structure no. 000000001048310

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,752
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,879 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJamison Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.1 Mile West of East Elma
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80504, -78.59615
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2020)
Projected traffic5,879 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jamison Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.