US Bridges

RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT Rt 33 + I-90 · Structure no. 000000001022810

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 33
Crosses33 33 53012005 RTE 33
Location1.2 MI W JCT Rt 33 + I-90
Coordinates42.93285, -78.78883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2021)
Projected traffic766 by 2041
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 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33 built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33 carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over 33 33 53012005 RTE 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.