Merlau Road over Buffalo Creek

Good Condition25 years old227 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew York
CountyErie
Location1.6 Mi SE Of Wales Center
CarriesMerlau Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates42.74829, -78.50824

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure9 (Excellent)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length154.9 ft (47.2 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area462.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built2001

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic227 (2018)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000003328150

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