US Bridges

Kensington Avenue over CSXT

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 198 & 33 · Structure no. 000000002260570

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,045
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Avenue over CSXT is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kensington Avenue over CSXT in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington Avenue
CrossesCSXT
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 198 & 33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92752, -78.84277
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2018)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kensington Avenue over CSXT built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington Avenue 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 Kensington Avenue over CSXT carry?

About 4,045 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Avenue over CSXT?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington Avenue over CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.