US Bridges

RTE 14 over Big Stream

Fair

Yates County, New York · 7.8 MI N of Watkins Glen · Structure no. 000000001010940

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,763
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Big Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Big 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 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 2,763 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesBig Stream
Location7.8 MI N of Watkins Glen
RouteState Highway 14
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48704, -76.92426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Big Stream built?

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

What condition is RTE 14 over Big Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Big Stream carry?

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

How long is RTE 14 over Big Stream?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Big Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.