US Bridges

RTE 19 over Black Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 19 & 305 · Structure no. 000000001015020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Black Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,154 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts 19 & 305
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33159, -78.1133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,154 (2020)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Black Creek carry?

About 4,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Black Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.