US Bridges

Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of RTE 78 &324 · Structure no. 000000002268070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
606
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B is a concrete culvert carrying Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesButtonwood Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch 26B
Location2.6 MI NW of RTE 78 &324
Coordinates43.01796, -78.72463
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Buttonwood Lane over Drainage Ditch 26B?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.