US Bridges

RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Rossburg · Structure no. 000000001015320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19A
CrossesWiscoy Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Rossburg
RouteState Highway 19A
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50011, -78.06761
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2020)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19A over Wiscoy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19A over Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.