US Bridges

West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of East Aurora · Structure no. 000000003328190

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,266
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 88 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Blood Road
CrossesBr Buffalo Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of East Aurora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79379, -78.58733
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,266 (2020)
Projected traffic1,278 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$292,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is West Blood Road over Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns West Blood Road over Br Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.