US Bridges

Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern

Good

Erie County, New York · .9 MI NE JCT US219 & I90 · Structure no. 000000003362080

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern is a concrete frame carrying Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,106 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSeneca Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.9 MI NE JCT US219 & I90
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.83824, -78.77899
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,168 (2020)
Projected traffic10,106 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 8,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Street over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.