US Bridges

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · .3MI S of Int Rtes 19 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001015230

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,349 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesOatka Creek
Location.3MI S of Int Rtes 19 & 5
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.97467, -77.99232
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,349 (2020)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 8,349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.