US Bridges

RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb

Fair

Erie County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH219 & US20A · Structure no. 000000001062902

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 22,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,554 by 2041. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 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
CrossesTaylor RD Buff & Pittsb
Location.7 MI N JCT SH219 & US20A
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77256, -78.76745
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,053 (2020)
Projected traffic25,554 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$10.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb carry?

About 22,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Taylor RD Buff & Pittsb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.