US Bridges

Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT SH 5 & SH 16 · Structure no. 000000002260610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
607 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,437
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 12,437 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,561 by 2039. The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Avenue
Crosses190I 190I CSX Railroad
Location.2 MI SE JCT SH 5 & SH 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87811, -78.87012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length607 ft (185 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,437 (2019)
Projected traffic12,561 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$22.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad?

The structure is 607 ft (185 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Avenue over 190I 190I CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.