US Bridges

RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT SH16 & SH277 · Structure no. 000000003011900

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,983
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,430 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.2 MI W JCT SH16 & SH277
RouteState Highway 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83977, -78.77807
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,983 (2019)
Projected traffic8,430 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 7,983 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.