US Bridges

RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 19 +244 · Structure no. 000000001014960

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,045
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,092 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesPlumbottom Creek
Location0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 19 +244
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.22383, -78.02671
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,045 (2021)
Projected traffic5,092 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 19 over Plumbottom Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 19 over Plumbottom 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek carry?

About 5,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Plumbottom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.