US Bridges

Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv

Fair

Erie County, New York · Buffalo Niagara Internati · Structure no. 000000005524930

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete Continuous
Length
735 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 735 ft (224.1 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Departures
CrossesTaxi Lane Airport Arriv
LocationBuffalo Niagara Internati
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93389, -78.73121
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length735 ft (224.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$32.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv?

The structure is 735 ft (224.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Departures over Taxi Lane Airport Arriv?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.