US Bridges

Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak

Poor

Erie County, New York · 0.7 MI NW RTE 5BUFFALO R · Structure no. 000000002260670

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,655
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel frame carrying Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,759 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 564 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesErie ST & Perry
Crosses190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak
Location0.7 MI NW RTE 5BUFFALO R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88088, -78.88042
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width564 ft (171.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2020)
Projected traffic5,759 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$31.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 564 ft wide.

Who owns Erie ST & Perry over 190IX CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.