US Bridges

RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001062921

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

About this bridge

RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17 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 22,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,554 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
Crosses179 179 53011037 RTE 17
Location0.6 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 20
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78923, -78.775
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,053 (2020)
Projected traffic25,554 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17 built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17 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 179 179 53011037 RTE 17 carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over 179 179 53011037 RTE 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.