US Bridges

Dewey Avenue over CSXT

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Erie County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH 198 & SH33 · Structure no. 000000002260540

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,176
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey Avenue over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dewey Avenue over CSXT in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,176 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDewey Avenue
CrossesCSXT
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 198 & SH33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93138, -78.84277
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2020)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey Avenue over CSXT built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewey Avenue over CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Dewey Avenue over CSXT carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dewey Avenue over CSXT?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey Avenue over CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.