RTE 16 over Buffalo River
FairErie County, New York · JCT Rt 16 & Buffalo River · Structure no. 000000002011930
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,127
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 16 over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Buffalo River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,174 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 60 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RTE 16 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 16 over Buffalo River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 16 over Buffalo River carry?
About 10,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 16 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 16 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.