US Bridges

RTE 19 over Crawford Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.54 MI N of Crawford Cre · Structure no. 000000001078550

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Crawford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Crawford Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,667 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesCrawford Creek
Location0.54 MI N of Crawford Cre
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.37211, -78.14172
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Crawford Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Crawford 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Crawford Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 19 over Crawford Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Crawford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.