US Bridges

Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.7 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5 · Structure no. 000000001022710

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHospital Drive
Crosses33 33 53011047 RTE 33
Location3.7 MI NE JCT Rts 33 + 5
Coordinates42.92934, -78.83258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2020)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33 carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Drive over 33 33 53011047 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.