Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T
PoorErie County, New York · .9 MI W JCT I190 & Sen ST · Structure no. 000000002255280
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 638 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,679
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,077 by 2041. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T carry?
About 1,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T?
The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Street over NS & CSX Railroad CSX T?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.