US Bridges

RTE 20 over Fowler Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 0.2MI W JCT Rts 20 + 36 · Structure no. 000000001015710

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,399
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Fowler Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 20 over Fowler Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesFowler Creek
Location0.2MI W JCT Rts 20 + 36
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.91373, -77.88545
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2021)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over Fowler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Fowler Creek carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.