US Bridges

RTE 19 over Relyea Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 1.3MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015140

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Relyea Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 19 over Relyea Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesRelyea Creek
Location1.3MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71271, -78.13021
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,691 (2020)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$662,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Relyea Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Relyea 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Relyea Creek carry?

About 5,691 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Relyea Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Relyea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.