US Bridges

RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000002011980

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,828
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesCSX Transport / AMTRAK
Location2 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 16
RouteCity Street 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87684, -78.85439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,828 (2020)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK carry?

About 1,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over CSX Transport / AMTRAK?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.