US Bridges

RTE 33 over Beach Road

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rt 33 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001022871

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,249
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Beach Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Beach Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,369 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesBeach Road
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rt 33 & I90
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93139, -78.76231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,249 (2019)
Projected traffic37,369 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Beach Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over Beach Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Beach Road carry?

About 32,249 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Beach Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Beach Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.