US Bridges

RTE 400 over RTE 20A

Good

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 400 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001054592

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,922
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over RTE 20A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over RTE 20A in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971, 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 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 7,922 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,180 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 400
CrossesRTE 20A
LocationJCT Rts 400 + 20A
RouteState Highway 400
Coordinates42.76753, -78.59313
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,922 (2018)
Projected traffic9,180 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over RTE 20A built?

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

What condition is RTE 400 over RTE 20A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over RTE 20A carry?

About 7,922 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over RTE 20A?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over RTE 20A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.