RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern
GoodErie County, New York · 4.1 MI E JCT SH400 & US20 · Structure no. 000000001047702
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,855
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,849 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 18,855 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 400 over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.