US Bridges

RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 277 + 400 · Structure no. 000000001060670

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 28,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,820 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
Crosses400 400 53011150 RTE 40
LocationJCT Rts 277 + 400
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84328, -78.75426
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,686 (2021)
Projected traffic28,820 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40 carry?

About 28,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over 400 400 53011150 RTE 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.