US Bridges

East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211350

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,078
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 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 5 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 21,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,177 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.16182, -77.58534
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,078 (2020)
Projected traffic21,177 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 21,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.