US Bridges

RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 2.2MI N JCT Rts 15A + 15 · Structure no. 000000001011560

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 15A
CrossesReynolds Gulf
Location2.2MI N JCT Rts 15A + 15
RouteState Highway 15A
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66868, -77.59171
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2020)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 15A over Reynolds Gulf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.