Ohio Street over Buffalo River
FairErie County, New York · 2.6 MI SE SH5 & Buff Rvr · Structure no. 000000002260430
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 347 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohio Street over Buffalo River is a steel movable - lift carrying Ohio Street over Buffalo River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 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 5 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 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,153 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohio Street over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Ohio Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ohio Street over Buffalo River carry?
About 4,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ohio Street over Buffalo River?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Ohio Street over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.