US Bridges

RTE 19 over White Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.3MI SE JCT Rts 19&305 · Structure no. 000000001015010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over White Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.3MI SE JCT Rts 19&305
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.32766, -78.10754
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2021)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over White 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over White Creek carry?

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over White Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.