US Bridges

RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .8 MI NW JCT SR19 & SR244 · Structure no. 000000001014980

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1957, 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 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesTucker Corners Ck
Location.8 MI NW JCT SR19 & SR244
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.23091, -78.04938
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2021)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$460,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck built?

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

What condition is RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck carry?

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 19 over Tucker Corners Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.