US Bridges

RTE 219 over Abbott Road

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.9MI S JCT Rts 20A + 219 · Structure no. 000000001092191

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Abbott Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 219 over Abbott Road in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 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 10,415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,068 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesAbbott Road
Location3.9MI S JCT Rts 20A + 219
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70998, -78.78584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,415 (2021)
Projected traffic12,068 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Abbott Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 219 over Abbott 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 Abbott Road carry?

About 10,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Abbott Road?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 219 over Abbott Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.