US Bridges

RTE 14 over Chemung River

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Int With Nys · Structure no. 000000001071189

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
798 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Chemung River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Chemung River in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 46 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 12,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,816 by 2041. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesChemung River
Location0.1 MI S of Int With Nys
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.0861, -76.80318
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,757 (2021)
Projected traffic12,816 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$22.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Chemung River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 14 over Chemung River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Chemung River carry?

About 12,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Chemung River?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Chemung River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.