US Bridges

County Road 187 over RTE 219

Good

Erie County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT US20 & US219 · Structure no. 000000001062950

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 187 over RTE 219 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 187 over RTE 219 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 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 187
CrossesRTE 219
Location1.6 MI N JCT US20 & US219
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.80408, -78.77943
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2020)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 187 over RTE 219 built?

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

What condition is County Road 187 over RTE 219 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 187 over RTE 219 carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 187 over RTE 219?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 187 over RTE 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.