US Bridges

RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, New York · 1 Mile W JCT SH39 & SH362 · Structure no. 000000001024570

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,833
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesSouth Wiscoy Creek
Location1 Mile W JCT SH39 & SH362
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.56719, -78.26969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2020)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$657,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over South Wiscoy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over South Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.