US Bridges

Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.3 MI NW JCT SH354&SH358 · Structure no. 000000003327290

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 748 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHall Road
CrossesLittle Buffalo CR
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SH354&SH358
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.86471, -78.59829
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2020)
Projected traffic748 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR 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 Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Little Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.