US Bridges

RTE 33 over Olympic Avenue

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3.7 MI NE JCT SH5 & SH33 · Structure no. 000000001022750

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Olympic Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Olympic 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 83,538 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,803 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesOlympic Avenue
Location3.7 MI NE JCT SH5 & SH33
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9307, -78.81842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,538 (2021)
Projected traffic96,803 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Olympic 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 Olympic Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Olympic Avenue carry?

About 83,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Olympic Avenue?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Olympic Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.