US Bridges

Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.5 MI E JCT SH400 & US20 · Structure no. 000000001047690

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115 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 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBirchwood Avenue
CrossesRTE 400 400 400 5301115
Location3.5 MI E JCT SH400 & US20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84344, -78.76481
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2018)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115 built?

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

What condition is Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115 carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Birchwood Avenue over RTE 400 400 400 5301115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.