US Bridges

RTE 5 over Ohio Street

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.1M S of I-190 · Structure no. 000000001001549

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,588
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Ohio Street is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Ohio Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,033 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesOhio Street
Location2.1M S of I-190
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.85303, -78.86409
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,588 (2020)
Projected traffic47,033 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Ohio Street built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Ohio Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Ohio Street carry?

About 40,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Ohio Street?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Ohio Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.