South Park Avenue over Buffalo River

Poor Condition74 years old9,043 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyErie
Location1.9 Mi SE Jct Sh5 & Buf R
CarriesSouth Park Avenue
CrossesBuffalo River
Coordinates42.86327, -78.84302

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Lift
Total Length315.0 ft (96 m)
Max Span223.8 ft (68.2 m)
Deck Width52.8 ft (16.1 m)
Deck Area1545.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1952 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,043 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000002260650

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