US Bridges

RTE 36 over Mill Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 0.5 MI SW JCT Rts 36 & 63 · Structure no. 000000001023600

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 36 over Mill Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,509 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI SW JCT Rts 36 & 63
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.55416, -77.70081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2021)
Projected traffic3,509 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Mill 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 36 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.