US Bridges

RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 3 MI SE JCT RTE 36 & 258 · Structure no. 000000001023640

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,367
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 36 over Rock Spring 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesRock Spring Creek
Location3 MI SE JCT RTE 36 & 258
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.62701, -77.77255
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2019)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$957,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 36 over Rock Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Rock Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.