US Bridges

South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 300 South of Main Street · Structure no. 000000003370590

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,792
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,509 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Buffalo Str
CrossesSpring Creek
Location300 South of Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50616, -78.66797
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2020)
Projected traffic2,509 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns South Buffalo Str over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.