US Bridges

RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 3.2 MI N JCT US219 & SH17 · Structure no. 000000001041500

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
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 1997, so it is 28 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesGreat Valley Crk
Location3.2 MI N JCT US219 & SH17
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19357, -78.66409
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,318 (2019)
Projected traffic5,368 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk 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 May 2023.

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 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.