US Bridges

RTE 33 over Suffolk Street

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.1 MI NE JCT SH5 & SH33 · Structure no. 000000001022760

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Suffolk Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Suffolk Street in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 84,645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,086 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 33
CrossesSuffolk Street
Location4.1 MI NE JCT SH5 & SH33
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates42.93307, -78.81046
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,645 (2021)
Projected traffic98,086 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Suffolk Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 33 over Suffolk Street 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 Suffolk Street carry?

About 84,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Suffolk Street?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Suffolk Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.