US Bridges

Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI E JCT Rts 400 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001047689

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E from 277
CrossesRTE 400
Location3.1 MI E JCT Rts 400 + 20
RouteState Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84331, -78.75666
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2017)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400 carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E from 277 over RTE 400?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.