US Bridges

RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.9 MI E JCT Rts 14 + 414 · Structure no. 000000001048060

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,749
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 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 5,749 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesSeneca Lake Inlet
Location1.9 MI E JCT Rts 14 + 414
RouteState Highway 414
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38635, -76.85548
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,749 (2020)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet 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 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet carry?

About 5,749 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.