US Bridges

RTE 400 over Jamison RD

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI W East Elma · Structure no. 000000001062872

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over Jamison RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over Jamison RD in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 11,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,758 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 400
CrossesJamison RD
Location2.4 MI W East Elma
RouteState Highway 400
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80515, -78.64129
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,010 (2018)
Projected traffic12,758 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over Jamison RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 400 over Jamison RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over Jamison RD carry?

About 11,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over Jamison RD?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over Jamison RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.