US Bridges

Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI W Exit 55 of I90 · Structure no. 000000002255729

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
953 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,390
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,448 by 2041. The structure is 953 ft (290.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesBuffalo Pittsburgh CSX
Location2.4 MI W Exit 55 of I90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82651, -78.83773
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length953 ft (290.5 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,390 (2021)
Projected traffic12,448 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$43.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX 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 Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX carry?

About 12,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX?

The structure is 953 ft (290.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Buffalo Pittsburgh CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.