US Bridges

Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba

PoorPosted for load

Erie County, New York · In Glenwood · Structure no. 000000002261020

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesBuff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba
LocationIn Glenwood
Coordinates42.61902, -78.65824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$959,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba 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 Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Buff & Pitts R.O.W. (aba?

It is owned by the Railroad.