US Bridges

RTE 219 over RTE 391

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT Rts US 219 & Ny 391 · Structure no. 000000001071022

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over RTE 391 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over RTE 391 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,415 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,068 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesRTE 391
LocationJCT Rts US 219 & Ny 391
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69471, -78.78551
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 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 span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2021)
Projected traffic12,068 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over RTE 391 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 219 over RTE 391 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over RTE 391 carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over RTE 391?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over RTE 391?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.