US Bridges

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.1MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015150

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,691
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesOatka Creek
Location0.1MI S JCT Rts 19 + 20A
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.73805, -78.13261
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.