Rte 14 over Diversion of Catherine C
Schuyler County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 14 over Diversion of Catherine C in Schuyler County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,982 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Schuyler County rated fair (54.0%); 7 (7.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 247 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S of Montour Falls |
| NBI structure number | 000000001010880 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Schuyler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 14 over Glen Creek | 1988 | 13,945 | Fair |
| Rte 414 over Seneca Canal | 1964 | 12,504 | Fair |
| Rte 14 over Catharine Creek | 1981 | 9,658 | Good |
| Rte 13 over Cayuta Creek | 1987 | 8,079 | Fair |
| Rte 14 over McClure Creek | 1951 | 5,982 | Fair |
| Rte 414 over Seneca Lake Inlet | 1940 | 5,749 | Fair |
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