US Bridges

St. James Street over Sanilac Street

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI NE JCT Rts 78 &130 · Structure no. 000000002263960

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. James Street over Sanilac Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying St. James Street over Sanilac Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 5 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSt. James Street
CrossesSanilac Street
Location0.5 MI NE JCT Rts 78 &130
Coordinates42.90569, -78.68518
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2017)
Projected traffic531 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. James Street over Sanilac Street built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is St. James Street over Sanilac Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does St. James Street over Sanilac Street carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is St. James Street over Sanilac Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns St. James Street over Sanilac Street?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.