US Bridges

RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · JCT of Rts 219 and 98 · Structure no. 000000001041520

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,296
2021 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 1992, so it is 33 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 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,346 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 219
CrossesGreat Valley Creek
LocationJCT of Rts 219 and 98
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates42.21457, -78.63672
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,296 (2021)
Projected traffic5,346 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 5,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Great Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.