US Bridges

RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S

Fair

Erie County, New York · .4 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH 75 · Structure no. 000000001001400

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,360
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,535 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesB Line - S.H.75 S
Location.4 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH 75
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77748, -78.8573
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,360 (2020)
Projected traffic37,535 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S carry?

About 37,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over B Line - S.H.75 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.