US Bridges

Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT SH 263 & I290 · Structure no. 000000001071700

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2017 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp O to SH 263
Crosses263 263 53011026 RTE 26
Location1 MI NE JCT SH 263 & I290
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99474, -78.78706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2017)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26 carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp O to SH 263 over 263 263 53011026 RTE 26?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.