US Bridges

RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 2.7MI E JCT Rts 39 + 362 · Structure no. 000000001024590

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,934
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 39 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 39
CrossesWiscoy Creek
Location2.7MI E JCT Rts 39 + 362
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates42.57637, -78.20433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 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 closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Wiscoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.