US Bridges

RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts 20 + 219 · Structure no. 000000001062910

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,097
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 18,097 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,182 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
Crosses219 219 53121229 RTE 21
LocationJCT Rts 20 + 219
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78184, -78.77172
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,097 (2020)
Projected traffic18,182 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21 carry?

About 18,097 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over 219 219 53121229 RTE 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.