US Bridges

RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.5 MI NE JCT Rts 33 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001022741

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,613
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 44,613 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,697 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 33
CrossesW L Gaiter Avenue
Location3.5 MI NE JCT Rts 33 & 5
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates42.93, -78.82131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,613 (2021)
Projected traffic51,697 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue carry?

About 44,613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over W L Gaiter Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.