Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 3.2 MI N JCT CR422&BUF Ck · Structure no. 000000003327310
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,737
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 77 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,623 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 3,737 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Girdle Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.