US Bridges

RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR

Good

Allegany County, New York · JCT I86 & SR 275 · Structure no. 000000001061560

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 52 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,093 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 275
CrossesWny & Pa RR
LocationJCT I86 & SR 275
RouteState Highway 275
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20655, -78.14566
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2018)
Projected traffic3,093 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 275 over Wny & Pa RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.