US Bridges

RTE 219 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT Rts 219 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001041510

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,318
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Wrights Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 219 over Wrights Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,368 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesWrights Creek
Location1.4 MI S JCT Rts 219 + 98
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19779, -78.65113
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Wrights 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Wrights Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.