US Bridges

County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts 219 +20A · Structure no. 000000001062880

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,454
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2037. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 463
Crosses219 219 53121211 RTE 21
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts 219 +20A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75656, -78.76273
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2017)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21 carry?

About 1,454 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 463 over 219 219 53121211 RTE 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.