US Bridges

RTE 414 over Breakneck Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Int. With Co. · Structure no. 000000001048090

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,113
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Breakneck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over Breakneck Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesBreakneck Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Int. With Co.
RouteState Highway 414
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53733, -76.87643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 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 414 over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Breakneck 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 414 over Breakneck Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 414 over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.