US Bridges

Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2

Fair

Erie County, New York · 4.6 MI S JCT 219 & S Expy · Structure no. 000000001071060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2 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 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2041. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Hill Road
Crosses219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2
Location4.6 MI S JCT 219 & S Expy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63077, -78.76369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2020)
Projected traffic1,694 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2 built?

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

What condition is Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2 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 Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2 carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Hill Road over 219 219 5312 1118 RTE 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.