US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · 500FT SW of Penn. Ave. · Structure no. 000000000016507

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,342
2013 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 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 6,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,881 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesOver Nsrc & SR 0290
Location500FT SW of Penn. Ave.
RouteCity Street 7302
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.1253, -80.0531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,342 (2013)
Projected traffic6,881 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290 built?

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

What condition is Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290 carry?

About 6,342 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Road over Over Nsrc & SR 0290?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.