US Bridges

RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.9 MI E JCT Rts 179 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001039449

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
898 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,944
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 21,944 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,047 by 2041. The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 179
CrossesJeffery Blvd Ford Compa
Location0.9 MI E JCT Rts 179 & 5
RouteState Highway 179
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7898, -78.83653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length898 ft (273.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,944 (2020)
Projected traffic22,047 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$34.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa carry?

About 21,944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa?

The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 179 over Jeffery Blvd Ford Compa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.