US Bridges

RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn

Fair

Cattaraugus County, New York · .1 MI JCT US 219 & SH 417 · Structure no. 000000006041460

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,425
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,457 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesWestern Ny & Penn
Location.1 MI JCT US 219 & SH 417
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyCattaraugus County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09601, -78.62761
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,425 (2021)
Projected traffic3,457 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn carry?

About 3,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Western Ny & Penn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.