RTE 19 over Pearl Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, New York · 9.8MI N JCT Rts 19 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001015200
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,436
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 19 over Pearl Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 19 over Pearl Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,444 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 19 over Pearl Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 19 over Pearl 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 19 over Pearl Creek carry?
About 1,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 19 over Pearl Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 19 over Pearl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.