US Bridges

RTE 219 over Plum Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 4.4 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001041540

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 219 over Plum Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,296 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,346 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesPlum Creek
Location4.4 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 98
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26983, -78.66873
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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$753,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Plum 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Plum Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.