RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive
GoodErie County, New York · 0.2 MI So. of Bflo Skyway · Structure no. 000000001078850
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32,067
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 32,067 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,159 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 81 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive carry?
About 32,067 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Outer Harbor Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.