US Bridges

Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.6 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 198 · Structure no. 000000002260560

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
965
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJewett Avenue
CrossesCsxt/Cn/D&h
Location0.6 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 198
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93415, -78.84277
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2020)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h 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 Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jewett Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.