US Bridges

Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row

Fair

Erie County, New York · .1 Mile SW of Colden · Structure no. 000000003328410

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston Colden RD
CrossesBuff & Pittsburgh Row
Location.1 Mile SW of Colden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64346, -78.68683
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
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2020)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row 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 2024.

How much traffic does Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Colden RD over Buff & Pittsburgh Row?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.