US Bridges

RTE 14 over Catharine Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.3 MI N of Montour Falls · Structure no. 000000001010890

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,658
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Catharine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Catharine Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,749 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Montour Falls
RouteState Highway 14
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3509, -76.84975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,658 (2020)
Projected traffic9,749 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 14 over Catharine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Catharine Creek carry?

About 9,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.