Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh
FairErie County, New York · .5 MI North of South Park · Structure no. 000000002260550
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 43 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 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Hopkins Street 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 Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Street over Buff & Pittsburgh?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.