US Bridges

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 2.8MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015170

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,613
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesOatka Creek Tributary
Location2.8MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78062, -78.12169
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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$951,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.