US Bridges

Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1 MI E JCT SH198 & SH384 · Structure no. 000000001040000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,313
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 6,313 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington Avenue
Crosses198 198 53011030 RTE 19
Location1 MI E JCT SH198 & SH384
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92763, -78.85063
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,313 (2018)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19 carry?

About 6,313 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington Avenue over 198 198 53011030 RTE 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.