US Bridges

Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.4 MI E SE End Southpark · Structure no. 000000002260270

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,398
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 105 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 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 12,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,456 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesBuff & Pittsburgh
Location0.4 MI E SE End Southpark
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82713, -78.81742
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,398 (2021)
Projected traffic12,456 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh carry?

About 12,398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Buff & Pittsburgh?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.