US Bridges

Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of Wales Center · Structure no. 000000003367700

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesThree Rod Road
CrossesTrib Lit Buff Crk
Location1.5 MI NE of Wales Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79353, -78.51569
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2018)
Projected traffic262 by 2038
Trucks3%
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$453,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk 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 Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Three Rod Road over Trib Lit Buff Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.