US Bridges

RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, New York · JCT of SH 414 & Barge Cnl · Structure no. 000000004060680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
555 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2041. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 414
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C
LocationJCT of SH 414 & Barge Cnl
RouteState Highway 414
Coordinates43.08091, -76.87177
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2020)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C 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 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C carry?

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over CSX Trans/Amtrak Erie C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.