US Bridges

RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022680

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
461 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,070
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 11,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,827 by 2041. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 33
Crosses33 33 53011040 RTE 33
Location2.9 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates42.92268, -78.84332
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,070 (2019)
Projected traffic12,827 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$13.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33 carry?

About 11,070 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over 33 33 53011040 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.