US Bridges

Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Marilla · Structure no. 000000003327300

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,025
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTownline Road
CrossesLittle Buffalo CR
Location1.0 MI W of Marilla
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84244, -78.57694
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2018)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Townline Road over Little Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.