US Bridges

Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 Mile N of Liberia RD · Structure no. 000000003370120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesThree Rod Road
CrossesLit Buffalo Creek
Location1 Mile N of Liberia RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.80351, -78.51594
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5 mi (8 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$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Rod 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek carry?

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

How long is Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Three Rod Road over Lit Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.