US Bridges

RTE 5 over RTE 179

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 179 · Structure no. 000000001001429

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over RTE 179 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over RTE 179 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 33,436 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,593 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRTE 179
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 179
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78898, -78.84719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,436 (2019)
Projected traffic33,593 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$11.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over RTE 179 built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 over RTE 179 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over RTE 179 carry?

About 33,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over RTE 179?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over RTE 179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.