RTE 5 over Bike Path
GoodErie County, New York · 3.3 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH179 · Structure no. 000000001074270
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,428
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Bike Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Bike Path 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 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 30,428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,259 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Bike Path built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Bike Path 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Bike Path carry?
About 30,428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Bike Path?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Bike Path?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.