US Bridges

RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT SH39 & SH362 · Structure no. 000000001024580

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesTrib Wiscoy Creek
Location2.2 MI E JCT SH39 & SH362
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.57754, -78.21222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2018)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$285,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Trib Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.