US Bridges

RTE 14 over South Main Street

Good

Chemung County, New York · Elmira N-S Art /S Main ST · Structure no. 000000001077490

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over South Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over South Main Street in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,989 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesSouth Main Street
LocationElmira N-S Art /S Main ST
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.07343, -76.80049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,989 (2020)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over South Main Street built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over South Main Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over South Main Street carry?

About 10,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over South Main Street?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over South Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.