US Bridges

RTE 219 over Lake Avenue

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001062931

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,676
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Lake Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Lake Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,959 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesLake Avenue
Location1.1 MI N JCT Rts 219 + 20
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79653, -78.77673
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,676 (2019)
Projected traffic23,959 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Lake Avenue built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over Lake Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Lake Avenue carry?

About 20,676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Lake Avenue?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Lake Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.