US Bridges

RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet

Poor

Livingston County, New York · 3.7MI S JCT Rts 15A + 20A · Structure no. 000000001011570

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,567
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,582 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 15A
CrossesCanadice Outlet
Location3.7MI S JCT Rts 15A + 20A
RouteState Highway 15A
Coordinates42.78339, -77.60584
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2018)
Projected traffic2,582 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$864,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet built?

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

What condition is RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15A over Canadice Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.