US Bridges

Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 5 & I190 · Structure no. 000000002260410

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
769 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,022
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/ in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,022 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,303 by 2041. The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamburg Street
CrossesExchange ST CSX Trans/
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 5 & I190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.87617, -78.85661
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length769 ft (234.4 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,022 (2019)
Projected traffic5,303 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$19.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/ built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/ 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/ carry?

About 5,022 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/?

The structure is 769 ft (234.4 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hamburg Street over Exchange ST CSX Trans/?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.