US Bridges

RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21

Fair

Erie County, New York · 1.0MI S JCT Rts 20A & 219 · Structure no. 000000001092220

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21 in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1977, 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 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 9,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,687 by 2041. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 952J
Crosses219 219 53121206 RTE 21
Location1.0MI S JCT Rts 20A & 219
RouteState Highway 952J
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74915, -78.76065
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,174 (2020)
Projected traffic9,687 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$13.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21 built?

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

What condition is RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21 carry?

About 9,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952J over 219 219 53121206 RTE 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.