US Bridges

Factory Road over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Wyoming County, New York · 0.6 MI NW Strykersville · Structure no. 000000003320180

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Factory Road over Buffalo Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFactory Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.6 MI NW Strykersville
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70209, -78.45602
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic454 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Factory Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Factory Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Factory Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.