US Bridges

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 4.6 MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015120

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,884
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesOatka Creek
Location4.6 MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68519, -78.11884
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,884 (2018)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Oatka 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 4,884 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.