US Bridges

Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.1 MI S JCT US219&S Expy · Structure no. 000000001071040

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,376
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21 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 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 2,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesZimmerman Road
Crosses219 219 53121153 RTE 21
Location1.1 MI S JCT US219&S Expy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67778, -78.78393
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,376 (2020)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21 built?

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

What condition is Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21 carry?

About 2,376 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Zimmerman Road over 219 219 53121153 RTE 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.