US Bridges

Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21

Poor

Erie County, New York · 3.1 MI N JCT SH39 &s Expy · Structure no. 000000001071090

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
Crosses219 219 53121055 RTE 21
Location3.1 MI N JCT SH39 &s Expy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55302, -78.71086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2021)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$15 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21 built?

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

What condition is Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21 carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over 219 219 53121055 RTE 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.