US Bridges

RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rt 277 + 33 · Structure no. 000000001022880

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,039
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 13,039 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 277
CrossesRTE 33 33 33 53012023
LocationJCT Rt 277 + 33
RouteState Highway 277
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93024, -78.75412
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,039 (2019)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023 carry?

About 13,039 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 277 over RTE 33 33 33 53012023?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.