US Bridges

RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · .8 MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 408 · Structure no. 000000001023660

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,768
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,768 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,797 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesBuck Run Creek
Location.8 MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 408
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.71362, -77.86688
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,768 (2020)
Projected traffic4,797 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$888,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Buck Run 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 Buck Run Creek carry?

About 4,768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Buck Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.