US Bridges

Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le

Fair

Erie County, New York · .2 MI S JCT Wal AVE&CR341 · Structure no. 000000003367690

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,956
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le 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 4,956 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le
Location.2 MI S JCT Wal AVE&CR341
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91754, -78.63761
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,956 (2017)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le built?

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

What condition is Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le 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 Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le carry?

About 4,956 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK Ex-Le?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.