US Bridges

RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 3.4MI NE JCT Rts 39 + 20A · Structure no. 000000001024620

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,383
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,383 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 39
CrossesJaycox Creek
Location3.4MI NE JCT Rts 39 + 20A
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83769, -77.78415
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,383 (2018)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 39 over Jaycox Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 39 over Jaycox 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek carry?

About 3,383 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 39 over Jaycox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.