RTE 19
Carrying RTE 19 over DYKE CREEK
IN WELLSVILLE, Allegany, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 19
The RTE 19 bridge in Allegany, New York carries RTE 19 over DYKE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,848 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 19 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,848 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001069770
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 19 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RTE 19 against other structures in Allegany and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 19?
RTE 19 in Allegany, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 19 inspected?
RTE 19's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,848 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 19 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 19?
RTE 19 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 19?
RTE 19 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 19 and does age affect safety?
RTE 19 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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