RTE 5 over Tifft Street
FairErie County, New York · 3.5 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH179 · Structure no. 000000001074280
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,420
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Tifft Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Tifft Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 30,420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,250 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Tifft Street built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is RTE 5 over Tifft Street 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 Tifft Street carry?
About 30,420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Tifft Street?
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 Tifft Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.