US Bridges

Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI W JCT Rts 179 + 62 · Structure no. 000000001039460

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966, 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesElectric Ave.
Crosses179 179 53011009 RTE 17
Location0.3 MI W JCT Rts 179 + 62
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78914, -78.82907
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2020)
Projected traffic419 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17 carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Electric Ave. over 179 179 53011009 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.