US Bridges

RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 & 353 · Structure no. 000000006012270

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,753 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,019 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesGreat Valley Crk
Location2.7 MI E JCT Rts 17 & 353
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15909, -78.68326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,753 (2021)
Projected traffic5,019 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk carry?

About 4,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Great Valley Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.