Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern
FairErie County, New York · .4 MI NW JCT SH 16 & I190 · Structure no. 000000002260420
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern 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 2,097 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,936 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern 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 Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 2,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Babcock Street over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.