US Bridges

East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.8 MI W Rt 265 + I-290 · Structure no. 000000001044980

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Park Drive
Crosses290 290 53011009 RTE 29
Location0.8 MI W Rt 265 + I-290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99273, -78.89873
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2019)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29 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 East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29 carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Park Drive over 290 290 53011009 RTE 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.