US Bridges

Queen Street over William Street

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Williambuff City Li · Structure no. 000000002260440

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queen Street over William Street is a concrete frame carrying Queen Street over William Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesQueen Street
CrossesWilliam Street
LocationJCT Williambuff City Li
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88508, -78.80084
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic993 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Queen Street over William Street built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queen Street over William Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Queen Street over William Street carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Queen Street over William Street?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Queen Street over William Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.