RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19
PoorErie County, New York · JCT SH 5 & SH 198 · Structure no. 000000001001590
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,074
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,144 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19 carry?
About 15,074 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over 198 198 53011029 RTE 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.