US Bridges

E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.3 MI SW JCT US62 &canal · Structure no. 000000004453020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,206
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,833 by 2041. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Robinson Street
CrossesOld Niag Fls Blvd Erie
Location1.3 MI SW JCT US62 &canal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03602, -78.82647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,206 (2019)
Projected traffic11,833 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie carry?

About 11,206 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E Robinson Street over Old Niag Fls Blvd Erie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.