US Bridges

Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Erie County, New York · .2 MI E JCT I90 & CR 137 · Structure no. 000000003362460

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,889 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
Location.2 MI E JCT I90 & CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82871, -78.78516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,787 (2018)
Projected traffic21,889 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 21,787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.