US Bridges

RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.3MI S JCT Rts 15A + 15 · Structure no. 000000001011460

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,162
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,181 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
CrossesLimekiln Creek
Location0.3MI S JCT Rts 15A + 15
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63377, -77.59718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2018)
Projected traffic3,181 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$632,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over Limekiln 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over Limekiln Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.