US Bridges

CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI NW JCT SH400&SH422 · Structure no. 000000001047640

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,706
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 2,706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,348 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 140
Crosses400 400 53011099 RTE 40
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SH400&SH422
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81991, -78.6641
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,706 (2017)
Projected traffic3,348 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40 built?

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

What condition is CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40 carry?

About 2,706 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 140 over 400 400 53011099 RTE 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.