US Bridges

RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT S.H.384 & S.H.198 · Structure no. 000000001047259

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 37,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,634 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 198
CrossesRTE 384 384 X
LocationJCT S.H.384 & S.H.198
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates42.93416, -78.86576
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,655 (2021)
Projected traffic43,634 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X carry?

About 37,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 198 over RTE 384 384 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.