US Bridges

RTE 400 over Lein Road

Fair

Erie County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH400 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000001047672

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over Lein Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over Lein Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 16,351 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,947 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 400
CrossesLein Road
Location.8 MI W JCT SH400 & US 20
RouteState Highway 400
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8395, -78.71159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,351 (2021)
Projected traffic18,947 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over Lein Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 400 over Lein Road 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 RTE 400 over Lein Road carry?

About 16,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over Lein Road?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over Lein Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.