US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022570

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,697
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 8,697 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,184 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Avenue
Crosses33 33 53011020 RTE 33
Location1.0 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89746, -78.85396
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,697 (2020)
Projected traffic9,184 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33 carry?

About 8,697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over 33 33 53011020 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.