US Bridges

RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C

Good

Erie County, New York · 4.3MI S JCT Rts 20A & 219 · Structure no. 000000001092230

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C is a steel culvert carrying RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C 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 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 20,829 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,136 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 219
CrossesBranch of Eighteenmile C
Location4.3MI S JCT Rts 20A & 219
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70321, -78.78582
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,829 (2021)
Projected traffic24,136 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C built?

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

What condition is RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C 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 Branch of Eighteenmile C carry?

About 20,829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns RTE 219 over Branch of Eighteenmile C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.