US Bridges

RTE 19 over Dyke Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 Miles SE of Wellsvill · Structure no. 000000001069770

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Dyke Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Dyke Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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 7,848 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,884 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesDyke Creek
Location0.4 Miles SE of Wellsvill
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.11713, -77.94368
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,848 (2021)
Projected traffic7,884 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Dyke Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is RTE 19 over Dyke 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Dyke Creek carry?

About 7,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Dyke Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Dyke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.