US Bridges

RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road

Good

Chautauqua County, New York · .7 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH380 · Structure no. 000000001001220

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,899 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesLake Erie Pk Road
Location.7 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH380
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.42094, -79.42859
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,861 (2021)
Projected traffic3,899 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road carry?

About 3,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Lake Erie Pk Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.