RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, New York · 1.6 MI SW JCT SH19 & SH39 · Structure no. 000000001015080
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,151
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek carry?
About 1,151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 over Wiscoy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.