US Bridges

RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road

Good

Erie County, New York · 7.4MI N Jct.Rtes 219 & 39 · Structure no. 000000001071071

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,397
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,982 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 219
CrossesBrown Hill Road
Location7.4MI N Jct.Rtes 219 & 39
RouteU.S. Route 219
Coordinates42.6043, -78.75301
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,397 (2019)
Projected traffic9,982 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road carry?

About 6,397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Brown Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.