US Bridges

RTE 14 over RTE 5

Fair

Ontario County, New York · JCT Rts 5+20 +14 · Structure no. 000000001001920

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over RTE 5 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 14 over RTE 5 in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6,262 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,291 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesRTE 5
LocationJCT Rts 5+20 +14
RouteState Highway 14
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86122, -76.98299
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
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,262 (2020)
Projected traffic6,291 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over RTE 5 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over RTE 5 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over RTE 5 carry?

About 6,262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over RTE 5?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over RTE 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.