US Bridges

East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.4 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022640

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,177
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 8,177 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,634 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Ferry ST
Crosses33 33 53011034 RTE 33
Location2.4 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91467, -78.8435
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
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,177 (2019)
Projected traffic8,634 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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33 carry?

About 8,177 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns East Ferry ST over 33 33 53011034 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.