US Bridges

Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI SE JCT SH422&BF Ck · Structure no. 000000003327900

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 54 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPorterville Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.3 MI SE JCT SH422&BF Ck
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79232, -78.57686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2020)
Projected traffic1,601 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Porterville 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Porterville Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.