US Bridges

RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.3 MI N of Hector · Structure no. 000000001048080

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,113
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesRTE 414
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Hector
RouteState Highway 414
Coordinates42.4981, -76.87139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,113 (2019)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Sawmill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 3,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 414 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.