US Bridges

Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI E JCT SH78 & SH354 · Structure no. 000000003327100

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,825
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,207 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBowen Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.1 MI E JCT SH78 & SH354
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84854, -78.64076
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,825 (2021)
Projected traffic7,207 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 6,825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.