US Bridges

Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1 MI SW JCT Rts 31 & 61 · Structure no. 000000002257550

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,498
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,498 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,805 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEleventh Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location1 MI SW JCT Rts 31 & 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11047, -79.04901
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,498 (2018)
Projected traffic5,805 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eleventh 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 5,498 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Eleventh Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.