US Bridges

RTE 33 over RTE 240

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.9 MI W JCT Rt 33 & I-90 · Structure no. 000000001022820

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over RTE 240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over RTE 240 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 5 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 88,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,720 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 33
CrossesRTE 240
Location0.9 MI W JCT Rt 33 & I-90
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93295, -78.78417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,644 (2021)
Projected traffic102,720 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 RTE 240 built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 over RTE 240 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over RTE 240 carry?

About 88,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over RTE 240?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over RTE 240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.