US Bridges

RTE 14 over Seeley Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SR 328 & SR14 · Structure no. 000000001010720

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Seeley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 14 over Seeley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2041. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 76.4 mi (123 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesSeeley Creek
Location.1 MI S JCT SR 328 & SR14
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.05294, -76.82074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,981 (2021)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed76.4 mi (123 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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Seeley Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Seeley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Seeley Creek carry?

About 3,981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Seeley Creek?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Seeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.