US Bridges

RTE 15 over Springwater CR

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.3MI W JCT Rts 15 + 15A · Structure no. 000000001011470

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
995
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Springwater CR is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 15 over Springwater CR 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 995 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15
CrossesSpringwater CR
Location0.3MI W JCT Rts 15 + 15A
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63756, -77.60201
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 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic995 (2019)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Springwater CR built?

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

What condition is RTE 15 over Springwater CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Springwater CR carry?

About 995 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Springwater CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over Springwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.