RTE 19 over Oatka Creek
PoorWyoming County, New York · 3.4MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015130
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 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 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Oatka Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is RTE 19 over Oatka 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 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.