US Bridges

South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2 MI SE JCT I190 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000002257540

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
578 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,043
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR 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 9,043 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,549 by 2041. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern CSX TR
Location2 MI SE JCT I190 & SH 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8647, -78.84542
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,043 (2021)
Projected traffic9,549 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$22.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR built?

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

What condition is South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR 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 South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR carry?

About 9,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns South Park Ave over Norfolk Southern CSX TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.