US Bridges

Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 Miles SE of Marilla · Structure no. 000000003328710

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWilliston Road
CrossesLit Buffalo Creek
Location1.2 Miles SE of Marilla
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82719, -78.53845
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2021)
Projected traffic766 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Williston 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Williston Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.