US Bridges

RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Shongo · Structure no. 000000001014920

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesBeech Hill Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Shongo
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.05172, -77.91588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2021)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Beech Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.