US Bridges

Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT SH5 & Buf Rv · Structure no. 000000002260620

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
447 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,153 by 2041. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOhio Street
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1.5 MI S JCT SH5 & Buf Rv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85516, -78.86462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2020)
Projected traffic5,153 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$16.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation 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 Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Street over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.