US Bridges

RTE 14 over Catharine Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 5.6 MI N JCT Rts 14 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001010850

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Catharine Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 14 over Catharine Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,415 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,440 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location5.6 MI N JCT Rts 14 + 17
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.25893, -76.83544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,415 (2021)
Projected traffic5,440 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Catharine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Catharine Creek carry?

About 5,415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.