South Park Avenue over Buffalo River
PoorErie County, New York · 1.9 MI SE JCT SH5 & Buf R · Structure no. 000000002260650
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,043
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Park Avenue over Buffalo River is a steel movable - lift carrying South Park Avenue over Buffalo River in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,043 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,549 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 South Park Avenue over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is South Park Avenue over Buffalo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does South Park Avenue over Buffalo River carry?
About 9,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Park Avenue over Buffalo River?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns South Park Avenue over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.