RTE 198 over Relief
FairErie County, New York · JCT SH 198 & I190 · Structure no. 00000000103989F
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,663
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 198 over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 198 over Relief in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 1,663 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 198 over Relief built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is RTE 198 over Relief 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 198 over Relief carry?
About 1,663 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is RTE 198 over Relief?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 198 over Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.