US Bridges

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 2.3MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015160

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,613
2020 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 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesOatka Creek
Location2.3MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates42.77309, -78.12428
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,613 (2020)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 2,613 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.