US Bridges

RTE 219 over RTE 20A

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 219 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001062892

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,517
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over RTE 20A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over RTE 20A 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 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 14,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,821 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesRTE 20A
LocationJCT Rts 219 + 20A
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76386, -78.76489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,517 (2019)
Projected traffic16,821 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over RTE 20A built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over RTE 20A 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 RTE 219 over RTE 20A carry?

About 14,517 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over RTE 20A?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over RTE 20A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.