US Bridges

RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A

Good

Wayne County, New York · .2 MI N JCT SH21 & Brg Cl · Structure no. 000000001016490

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
867 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,546
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,546 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,307 by 2041. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesKent Street CSX Trans/A
Location.2 MI N JCT SH21 & Brg Cl
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates43.06798, -77.21703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length867 ft (264.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,546 (2021)
Projected traffic4,307 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$14.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A carry?

About 3,546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A?

The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Kent Street CSX Trans/A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.