US Bridges

RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 4.8 MI N JCT SR14 + 86I · Structure no. 000000001096340

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,266
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck is a concrete slab carrying RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 9,266 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,309 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesTrib Catharine Ck
Location4.8 MI N JCT SR14 + 86I
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.22729, -76.84469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,266 (2021)
Projected traffic9,309 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$754,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck carry?

About 9,266 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Trib Catharine Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.