US Bridges

RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A · Structure no. 000000001054582

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,654 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,762
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 3,762 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,972 by 2041. The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 400
CrossesRTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R
Location1.7 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A
RouteState Highway 400
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74194, -78.60045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,654 ft (504.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,762 (2017)
Projected traffic3,972 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$42.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R carry?

About 3,762 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R?

The structure is 1,654 ft (504.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over RTE 16 Norfolk So/B&p R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.