US Bridges

RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Chemung County, New York · .5 MI S JCT SR 17 & SR 14 · Structure no. 000000001045970

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 18,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,135 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.5 MI S JCT SR 17 & SR 14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15684, -76.83709
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,051 (2021)
Projected traffic18,135 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 18,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.