US Bridges

RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .6 MI S JCT I86 & SR 19 · Structure no. 000000001014990

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesWny & Pa RR Van Campen
Location.6 MI S JCT I86 & SR 19
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.25191, -78.05787
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen 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 Wny & Pa RR Van Campen carry?

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

How long is RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Wny & Pa RR Van Campen?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.