SOUTH BUFFALO
Carrying SOUTH BUFFALO over LAKE AVE CR 25
0.5 MI.W OF BLASDELL, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH BUFFALO
The SOUTH BUFFALO bridge in Erie, New York carries SOUTH BUFFALO over LAKE AVE CR 25. It was built in 1907, making it 119 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 6,625 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH BUFFALO compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1907
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,625 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000007708630
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH BUFFALO is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH BUFFALO against other structures in Erie and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH BUFFALO?
SOUTH BUFFALO in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH BUFFALO inspected?
SOUTH BUFFALO's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,625 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH BUFFALO is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH BUFFALO?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTH BUFFALO.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH BUFFALO?
Ownership is not specified for SOUTH BUFFALO in the NBI.
How old is SOUTH BUFFALO and does age affect safety?
SOUTH BUFFALO was built in 1907, making it 119 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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