Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek
FairPosted for loadErie County, New York · 1.3 Miles SE of Marilla · Structure no. 000000003328050
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 589 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Four Rod Road over Lit 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Four Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.