US Bridges

Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022660

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 60 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 6,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,851 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDelevan Avenue
Crosses198 198 53011035 RTE 33
Location2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92193, -78.84348
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,488 (2021)
Projected traffic6,851 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33 carry?

About 6,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Delevan Avenue over 198 198 53011035 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.