US Bridges

RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.4 KM N JCT US219 & SH17 · Structure no. 000000001041480

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,318
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,342 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesGreat Valley Creek
Location3.4 KM N JCT US219 & SH17
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18529, -78.68105
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed5 mi (8 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.