North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadErie County, New York · .4 MI E JCT SH78 & Buf Ck · Structure no. 000000003327240
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,587
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,022 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Blossom RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns North Blossom RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.