US Bridges

RTE 414 over Post Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · 7.0 MI NE of I-86 Exit 46 · Structure no. 000000001048030

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,858
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Post Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over Post Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,858 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,159 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesPost Creek
Location7.0 MI NE of I-86 Exit 46
RouteState Highway 414
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23023, -76.96226
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,858 (2020)
Projected traffic5,159 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Post Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Post 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 414 over Post Creek carry?

About 4,858 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Post Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Post Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.