US Bridges

Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI SW JCT SH16 & US62 · Structure no. 000000002260640

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,278 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,008
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 11,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,624 by 2041. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTifft Street
CrossesSouth Buffalo CSX Trans
Location2.3 MI SW JCT SH16 & US62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84422, -78.84353
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,278 ft (389.5 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,008 (2020)
Projected traffic11,624 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$46.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans 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 Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans carry?

About 11,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans?

The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Tifft Street over South Buffalo CSX Trans?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.