US Bridges

RTE 130 over RTE 277

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 130 + 277 · Structure no. 000000001037630

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 130 over RTE 277 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 130 over RTE 277 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 6 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 13,502 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,565 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 130
CrossesRTE 277
LocationJCT Rt 130 + 277
RouteState Highway 130
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90382, -78.75431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,502 (2021)
Projected traffic13,565 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 130 over RTE 277 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 130 over RTE 277 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 130 over RTE 277 carry?

About 13,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 130 over RTE 277?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 130 over RTE 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.