US Bridges

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

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 Miles SE of Holland · Structure no. 000000003328280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2018 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 1990, so it is 35 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSo.Protection RD
CrossesNorfolk So/ B&p R
Location1.4 Miles SE of Holland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.62823, -78.52057
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2018)
Projected traffic479 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 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 1990, making it 35 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 342 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 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.