US Bridges

High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022590

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963, 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 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 2,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,955 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh Street
Crosses33 53011024 RTE 33
Location1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90016, -78.8488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2021)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33 built?

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

What condition is High Street over 33 53011024 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33 carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over 33 53011024 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.