US Bridges

RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1.2 M NW JCT Rt 36 & I390 · Structure no. 000000001023650

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,663
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,663 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location1.2 M NW JCT Rt 36 & I390
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68333, -77.82851
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,663 (2018)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Keshequa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 6,663 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.