US Bridges

RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S

Fair

Erie County, New York · .8 MI W JCT SH 16 & I190 · Structure no. 000000002011960

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,467
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 5,467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,773 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S
Location.8 MI W JCT SH 16 & I190
RouteState Highway 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87269, -78.83992
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,467 (2021)
Projected traffic5,773 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S 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 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S carry?

About 5,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Nor S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.