US Bridges

RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · .3 MI S JCT US219 & SH391 · Structure no. 000000001071032

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

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location.3 MI S JCT US219 & SH391
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69058, -78.78682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.