US Bridges

Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street

Good

Erie County, New York · Jct. of Rts 5 + I190 · Structure no. 00000000100157B

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPearl ST Off Ramp
CrossesFranklin Street
LocationJct. of Rts 5 + I190
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.88075, -78.87831
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2020)
Projected traffic743 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST Off Ramp over Franklin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.