US Bridges

Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI SW JCT US20 &CR358 · Structure no. 000000003327320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,144 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,127 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchwartz Road
CrossesLittle Buffalo CR
Location2.9 MI SW JCT US20 &CR358
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87938, -78.60721
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,144 (2020)
Projected traffic5,127 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schwartz 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 July 2024.

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

About 4,144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Schwartz Road over Little Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.