US Bridges

RTE 14 over Rock Stream

Good

Yates County, New York · 7.4 MI N of Watkins Glen · Structure no. 000000001010930

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,763
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Rock Stream is a steel continuous frame carrying RTE 14 over Rock Stream in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesRTE 14
CrossesRock Stream
Location7.4 MI N of Watkins Glen
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates42.48081, -76.92443
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,763 (2020)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Rock Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Rock Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Rock Stream carry?

About 2,763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Rock Stream?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Rock Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.