US Bridges

So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.5 Miles SE of Holland · Structure no. 000000003328270

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSo.Protection RD
CrossesNorfolk So/ B&p R
Location3.5 Miles SE of Holland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60334, -78.49508
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2020)
Projected traffic992 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R 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 So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns So.Protection RD over Norfolk So/ B&p R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.