Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai
PoorErie County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT 62SMOKES Ck · Structure no. 000000002255300
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,033
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,033 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,258 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai carry?
About 4,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Mckinley Parkway over Buffalo & Pittsburgh Rai?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.