RTE 19 over Oatka Creek
PoorWyoming County, New York · 8.9MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015180
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,436
- 2021 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 1969, so it is 56 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 19 over Oatka Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 19 over Oatka Creek carry?
About 1,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 over Oatka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.