US Bridges

RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Poor

Genesee County, New York · .8 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 33 · Structure no. 000000001001700

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,534
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location.8 MI E JCT SH 5 & SH 33
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9926, -78.14939
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,534 (2021)
Projected traffic8,586 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 8,534 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.