US Bridges

RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.7 MI N JCT Rts 79 & 414 · Structure no. 000000001048070

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,421 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesHector Falls Creek
Location1.7 MI N JCT Rts 79 & 414
RouteState Highway 414
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41803, -76.86677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2021)
Projected traffic3,421 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Hector Falls 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Hector Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.