US Bridges

RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk

Good

Erie County, New York · .3 MI S JCT US219 & SH391 · Structure no. 000000001071031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 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 9,393 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,884 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesEighteen Mile Crk
Location.3 MI S JCT US219 & SH391
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69067, -78.78722
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 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 span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,393 (2020)
Projected traffic10,884 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk carry?

About 9,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.