US Bridges

RTE 400 over Maple Street

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH400 &SH242 · Structure no. 000000001047622

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,922
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over Maple Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over Maple Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,922 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 400
CrossesMaple Street
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH400 &SH242
RouteState Highway 400
Coordinates42.79728, -78.62142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,922 (2018)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over Maple Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 400 over Maple Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over Maple Street carry?

About 7,922 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over Maple Street?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over Maple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.