US Bridges

Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT I290 & SH263 · Structure no. 000000002266621

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,351 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJj Audubon Parkwy
CrossesAmherst Bike/ Ped Trail
Location1.7 MI N JCT I290 & SH263
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00851, -78.78053
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2018)
Projected traffic3,351 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Jj Audubon Parkwy over Amherst Bike/ Ped Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.