US Bridges

400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rt 400 + I90 · Structure no. 000000001047719

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,475
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,026 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Carries400 WB to 953C
Crosses400 400 53011164 RTE 40
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rt 400 + I90
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.84825, -78.78089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2017)
Projected traffic4,026 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40 built?

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

What condition is 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 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 2023.

How much traffic does 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40 carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 400 WB to 953C over 400 400 53011164 RTE 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.