US Bridges

RTE 33 over Michigan Ave

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT RTE 33 & Michigan Ave · Structure no. 000000001069970

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Michigan Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Michigan Ave 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 47,022 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,489 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesMichigan Ave
LocationJCT RTE 33 & Michigan Ave
RouteState Highway 33
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89298, -78.8654
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,022 (2021)
Projected traffic54,489 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Michigan Ave built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 over Michigan Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Michigan Ave carry?

About 47,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Michigan Ave?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Michigan Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.