US Bridges

RTE 5 over Multi Use Path

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.9 M S. of JCT I-190 & R · Structure no. 000000001079100

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,588
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Multi Use Path is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Multi Use Path 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,588 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,033 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesMulti Use Path
Location1.9 M S. of JCT I-190 & R
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.85946, -78.87028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,588 (2020)
Projected traffic47,033 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Multi Use Path built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Multi Use 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 Multi Use Path carry?

About 40,588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Multi Use Path?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Multi Use Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.