US Bridges

Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Derby · Structure no. 000000002263810

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2040. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOverhead Bridge RD
CrossesCsx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf
Location1.3 MI NE of Derby
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69595, -78.95781
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2020)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf 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 Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Overhead Bridge RD over Csx/Amtrak (&nsrr) Norf?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.