US Bridges

RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT Rts 277 +354 · Structure no. 000000001042509

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22,239 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,343 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
CrossesNorfolk Southern - Aband
Location1.0 MI N JCT Rts 277 +354
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86914, -78.75419
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,239 (2021)
Projected traffic22,343 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband carry?

About 22,239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over Norfolk Southern - Aband?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.