US Bridges

RTE 219 over Nichols Run

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · Hamlet of Limestone · Structure no. 000000001080420

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Nichols Run is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 219 over Nichols Run in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesNichols Run
LocationHamlet of Limestone
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02631, -78.6305
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Nichols Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Nichols Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Nichols Run carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Nichols Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Nichols Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.