US Bridges

RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 8.1 MI S JCT Rts 219 + 39 · Structure no. 000000001041570

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 27 ft (8.2 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
CrossesConnoisarauley CR
Location8.1 MI S JCT Rts 219 + 39
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39976, -78.68008
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Connoisarauley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.