US Bridges

J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.7 MI SW JCT SH270&SH263 · Structure no. 000000005511791

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,020
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian is a concrete frame carrying J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJ.J.Audubon Pkwy.
CrossesLake Lasalle Pedestrian
Location2.7 MI SW JCT SH270&SH263
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.00636, -78.78329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2021)
Projected traffic2,132 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns J.J.Audubon Pkwy. over Lake Lasalle Pedestrian?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).