US Bridges

RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · SH 19 - S End of Scio · Structure no. 000000001014940

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,706
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Vandermark 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 6,706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,769 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesVandermark Creek
LocationSH 19 - S End of Scio
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16984, -77.97825
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,706 (2019)
Projected traffic6,769 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 19 over Vandermark 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek carry?

About 6,706 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Vandermark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.