US Bridges

RTE 14 over Big Stream

Good

Yates County, New York · S End Dundee · Structure no. 000000001011070

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14 over Big Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 14 over Big Stream in Yates County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14
CrossesBig Stream
LocationS End Dundee
RouteState Highway 14
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51799, -76.97487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,426 (2020)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14 over Big Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14 over Big 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 14 over Big Stream carry?

About 2,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14 over Big Stream?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 14 over Big Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.