US Bridges

South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI SE JCT I190 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000002256770

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,298
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Park Ave
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1.4 MI SE JCT I190 & SH 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87006, -78.85496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,298 (2021)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 6,298 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Ave over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.