US Bridges

RTE 219 over Windfall Creek

Good

Cattaraugus County, New York · 6.1 MI SE JCT 17 + 353 · Structure no. 000000006012280

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,753
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Windfall Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 219 over Windfall Creek in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesRTE 219
CrossesWindfall Creek
Location6.1 MI SE JCT 17 + 353
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates42.12022, -78.65332
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,753 (2018)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Windfall Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Windfall Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Windfall Creek carry?

About 4,753 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Windfall Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Windfall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.