US Bridges

RTE 36 over Bradner Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 4.0MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 258 · Structure no. 000000001023620

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Bradner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Bradner Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 2,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesBradner Creek
Location4.0MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 258
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58073, -77.73764
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,205 (2021)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Bradner Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 36 over Bradner Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Bradner Creek carry?

About 2,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Bradner Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Bradner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.