US Bridges

RTE 19 over Graves Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Shongo · Structure no. 000000001014910

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Graves Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 19 over Graves Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,927 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesGraves Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Shongo
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.02031, -77.89746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,927 (2020)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Graves Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Graves Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Graves Creek carry?

About 1,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Graves Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Graves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.