US Bridges

County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI S JCT SH 400 & US20A · Structure no. 000000001047570

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 381
Crosses400 400 53011030 RTE 40
Location1 MI S JCT SH 400 & US20A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75334, -78.59532
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40 carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 381 over 400 400 53011030 RTE 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.