East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek
GoodErie County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Wales Center · Structure no. 000000003328210
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 241
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns East Creek Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.