US Bridges

Borden Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 MI SW JCT SH78 & SH354 · Structure no. 000000003327020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,047
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borden Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Borden Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,047 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBorden Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.9 MI SW JCT SH78 & SH354
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85804, -78.70881
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,047 (2020)
Projected traffic6,244 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borden Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borden Road over Buffalo Creek 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 Borden Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Borden Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Borden Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.