US Bridges

Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 1.1 MI SW Java Village · Structure no. 000000003319900

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSheehe RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.1 MI SW Java Village
Coordinates42.65869, -78.44599
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2018)
Projected traffic342 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$862,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheehe RD over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sheehe RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.