US Bridges

Leroy Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 198 · Structure no. 000000002260580

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leroy Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leroy Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLeroy Avenue
CrossesCsxt/Cn/D&h
Location0.5 MI NE JCT Rts 5 & 198
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93294, -78.84278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2020)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Leroy Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Leroy Avenue over Csxt/Cn/D&h carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.