US Bridges

RTE 219 over Allegheny River

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · 0.1MI S JCT Ste & RTE 219 · Structure no. 000000006041450

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
891 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Allegheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Allegheny River in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,512 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,602 by 2041. The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesAllegheny River
Location0.1MI S JCT Ste & RTE 219
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08578, -78.63277
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length891 ft (271.6 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 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$40.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Allegheny River 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 Allegheny River carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Allegheny River?

The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.