US Bridges

Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace

Good

Erie County, New York · City of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000001079640

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,807
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace 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 5,807 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,507 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 258 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRamp D
CrossesSheridan Terrace
LocationCity of Buffalo
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates42.90261, -78.90019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width258 ft (78.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,807 (2019)
Projected traffic6,507 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$21.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace built?

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

What condition is Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace carry?

About 5,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 258 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D over Sheridan Terrace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.