US Bridges

RTE 14 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 3.4MI S JCT Rts 14 + 5+20 · Structure no. 000000001010970

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Wilson Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 4,634 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,655 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3.4MI S JCT Rts 14 + 5+20
RouteState Highway 14
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8122, -76.97699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,634 (2021)
Projected traffic4,655 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 14 over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.