US Bridges

Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.2 MI NE JCT Rts 88 & 31 · Structure no. 000000002256260

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,001
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,801 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location1.2 MI NE JCT Rts 88 & 31
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05396, -77.07302
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2017)
Projected traffic2,801 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.