US Bridges

RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001041470

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,318
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,342 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesGreat Valley Crk
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 17
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17367, -78.69039
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,318 (2019)
Projected traffic5,342 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk carry?

About 5,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.