US Bridges

Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19

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Erie County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90 · Structure no. 000000001039969

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,956 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Avenue
Crosses198 198 53011014 RTE 19
Location1.4 MI E JCT Rt 198 +I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93428, -78.87752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,840 (2020)
Projected traffic24,956 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19 carry?

About 24,840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Avenue over 198 198 53011014 RTE 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.