US Bridges

RTE 414 over Seneca Canal

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.4 MI E JCT Rts 14 + 414 · Structure no. 000000004048050

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Seneca Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over Seneca Canal in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 12,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,279 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesSeneca Canal
Location1.4 MI E JCT Rts 14 + 414
RouteState Highway 414
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38361, -76.86312
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,504 (2020)
Projected traffic13,279 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Seneca Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Seneca Canal 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 Seneca Canal carry?

About 12,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Seneca Canal?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Seneca Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.