US Bridges

RTE 33A over RTE I490

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE 33A + I490 · Structure no. 000000001063800

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,503
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33A over RTE I490 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33A over RTE I490 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 6,503 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33A
CrossesRTE I490
LocationJCT RTE 33A + I490
RouteState Highway 33A
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07433, -77.93488
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,503 (2018)
Projected traffic6,543 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33A over RTE I490 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 33A over RTE I490 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33A over RTE I490 carry?

About 6,503 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33A over RTE I490?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33A over RTE I490?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.