US Bridges

West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT SH400 &US20A · Structure no. 000000001047590

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105 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 1,274 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Blood Road
CrossesRTE 400 400 400 5301105
Location1.9 MI N JCT SH400 &US20A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79303, -78.5999
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,274 (2020)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105 built?

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

What condition is West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105 carry?

About 1,274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Blood Road over RTE 400 400 400 5301105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.