US Bridges

RTE 263 over CR 192

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.6MI NE JCT.290I & 263 · Structure no. 000000001073480

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,319
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 263 over CR 192 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 263 over CR 192 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 263
CrossesCR 192
Location0.6MI NE JCT.290I & 263
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates42.99131, -78.78861
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,319 (2018)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$7.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 263 over CR 192 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 263 over CR 192 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 263 over CR 192 carry?

About 17,319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 263 over CR 192?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 263 over CR 192?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.