US Bridges

RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Erie County, New York · .6 MI S JCT US 219 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001062971

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 30,205 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,001 by 2041. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.6 MI S JCT US 219 & I90
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81966, -78.79155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,205 (2020)
Projected traffic35,001 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 30,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.