US Bridges

RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.5 MI W JCT Rt 33 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001022800

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1965, 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2036. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 33
Crosses33 33 53012001 RTE 33
Location1.5 MI W JCT Rt 33 + I-90
Coordinates42.9329, -78.79609
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2016)
Projected traffic134 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33 built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33 carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over 33 33 53012001 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.