US Bridges

RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h

Fair

Erie County, New York · .7 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH198 · Structure no. 000000002001600

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,355
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 115 years old, older 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 17,355 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,436 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCsxt/Cn & D&h
Location.7 MI NE JCT SH 5 & SH198
RouteCity Street 5
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93584, -78.84276
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,355 (2018)
Projected traffic17,436 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h carry?

About 17,355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Csxt/Cn & D&h?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.