US Bridges

Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI N JCT SH422&BUF Ck · Structure no. 000000003327260

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
524 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,870 by 2040. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBullis Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.4 MI N JCT SH422&BUF Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83952, -78.60057
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,193 (2020)
Projected traffic5,870 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Bullis 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 Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bullis Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.