US Bridges

RTE 5 over Ridge Road

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH179 · Structure no. 000000001074260

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,428
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Ridge Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Ridge Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 30,428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,259 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesRidge Road
Location2.6 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH179
RouteState Highway 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82778, -78.85077
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,428 (2019)
Projected traffic35,259 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Ridge Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Ridge Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Ridge Road carry?

About 30,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Ridge Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Ridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.