Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue
FairErie County, New York · 1.5 MI NE JCT SH130 &SH78 · Structure no. 000000007708520
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,438
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,013 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue carry?
About 1,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Parkway over Central Avenue?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.