US Bridges

RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · .2 MI E JCT SR14A & SR230 · Structure no. 000000001011080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,241
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,241 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 14A
CrossesBig Stream Creek
Location.2 MI E JCT SR14A & SR230
RouteState Highway 14A
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52884, -77.0007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,241 (2021)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 14A over Big Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek carry?

About 4,241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 14A over Big Stream Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.