US Bridges

RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek

Good

Chemung County, New York · SH 14 - 0.5 MI S County L · Structure no. 000000001096330

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,415
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesSleepers Creek
LocationSH 14 - 0.5 MI S County L
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.28681, -76.84211
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Sleepers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Sleepers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.