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RTE 219 over Leonard Brook

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · RTE 219 2.6 MI N Pa Line · Structure no. 000000001063740

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Leonard Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 219 over Leonard Brook in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,512 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,602 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesLeonard Brook
LocationRTE 219 2.6 MI N Pa Line
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03556, -78.63242
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,512 (2021)
Projected traffic9,602 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Leonard Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Leonard Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Leonard Brook carry?

About 9,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Leonard Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Leonard Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.