US Bridges

RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue

Poor

Erie County, New York · JCT Michigan Ave - SH 33 · Structure no. 000000001069960

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,388 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesMichigan Avenue
LocationJCT Michigan Ave - SH 33
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89344, -78.86525
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,280 (2020)
Projected traffic15,388 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue carry?

About 13,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Michigan Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.