Amherst Street over CSXT
FairErie County, New York · 0.9 Mi.Ne JCT Rts 5 & 198 · Structure no. 000000002257630
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,867
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amherst Street over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amherst Street over CSXT in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 116 years old, older 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 7,867 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,307 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 58 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amherst Street over CSXT built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Amherst Street over CSXT 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 Amherst Street over CSXT carry?
About 7,867 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Amherst Street over CSXT?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Amherst Street over CSXT?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.