US Bridges

RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 MI S JCT Rts 19 & 243 · Structure no. 000000001015050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,667 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesCaneadea Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT Rts 19 & 243
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38311, -78.15496
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2021)
Projected traffic4,667 by 2041
Trucks16%
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Caneadea 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Caneadea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.