US Bridges

RTE 219 over Crowley Creek

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 1.3 MI NE Ellicottville · Structure no. 000000001041560

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Crowley Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 219 over Crowley Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,083 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,140 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesCrowley Creek
Location1.3 MI NE Ellicottville
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28825, -78.66117
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,083 (2021)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Crowley Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Crowley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Crowley Creek carry?

About 6,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Crowley Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Crowley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.