US Bridges

Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400 · Structure no. 000000003327250

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,095
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWinspear Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 MI SE JCT SH78 &SH400
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84522, -78.67701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2021)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winspear 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Winspear Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.