US Bridges

Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa

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Erie County, New York · City of Buffalo · Structure no. 000000001079630

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
600 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 558 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D
CrossesCSX Railroad Access Roa
LocationCity of Buffalo
RouteInterstate 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90326, -78.90083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic558 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D over CSX Railroad Access Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.