US Bridges

County Park RD over RTE 277

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.5 MI N JCT Rts 219 +277 · Structure no. 000000001044210

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Park RD over RTE 277 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Park RD over RTE 277 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Park RD
CrossesRTE 277
Location3.5 MI N JCT Rts 219 +277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72068, -78.74766
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Park RD over RTE 277 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Park RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Park RD over RTE 277 carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Park RD over RTE 277?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Park RD over RTE 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.