US Bridges

RTE 14 over Kashong Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 6.8MI S JCT Rts 14 + 5+20 · Structure no. 000000001010960

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Kashong Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 14 over Kashong Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 100 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,973 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesKashong Creek
Location6.8MI S JCT Rts 14 + 5+20
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.76516, -76.97638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2021)
Projected traffic4,973 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Kashong Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is RTE 14 over Kashong 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Kashong Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Kashong Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Kashong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.