US Bridges

RTE 19 over Houghton Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI NE of Houghton · Structure no. 000000001015060

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Houghton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 19 over Houghton Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesHoughton Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Houghton
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42546, -78.15285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,782 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$644,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Houghton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Houghton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Houghton Creek carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Houghton Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns RTE 19 over Houghton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.