US Bridges

RTE 425 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI NW JCT SH425& I290 · Structure no. 000000001050692

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 425 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 425 over CSX Transportation in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 13,511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,656 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 425
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location1.4 MI NW JCT SH425& I290
RouteState Highway 425
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0195, -78.86115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,511 (2020)
Projected traffic15,656 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 425 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 425 over CSX Transportation 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 425 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 13,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 425 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 425 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.