US Bridges

Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 33 & CR 1 · Structure no. 000000003362520

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlden Crttnden RD
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 33 & CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94276, -78.4874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2021)
Projected traffic1,626 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alden Crttnden RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Alden Crttnden RD over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.