US Bridges

RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard

Fair

Erie County, New York · .3 Mile W JCT SH 33 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001022832

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard 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 43,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,088 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesRosary Boulevard
Location.3 Mile W JCT SH 33 & I90
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93264, -78.77162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,225 (2020)
Projected traffic50,088 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard carry?

About 43,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Rosary Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.