US Bridges

RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 KM NW JCT 20A & Buf C · Structure no. 000000003328290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,191 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 954G
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2.9 KM NW JCT 20A & Buf C
RouteState Highway 954G
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78824, -78.55365
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2021)
Projected traffic2,191 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 954G 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 954G over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.