US Bridges

Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI NW of N Quad Alden · Structure no. 000000003362480

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,657
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,657 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWende Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location2.2 MI NW of N Quad Alden
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93369, -78.54053
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,657 (2021)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$733,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 2,657 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wende Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.