RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S
GoodErie County, New York · 3.1 MI N JCT NY5 & 179 · Structure no. 000000001001520
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,428
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 34 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 30,428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,259 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S carry?
About 30,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Commerce Street Union S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.