US Bridges

RTE 14 over Glen Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 3.7 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000001010910

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Glen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Glen Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,945 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,077 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesGlen Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Int. With Nys
RouteState Highway 14
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37575, -76.87087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,945 (2020)
Projected traffic14,077 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Glen Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Glen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Glen Creek carry?

About 13,945 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Glen Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Glen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.