US Bridges

RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1.6 MI SE Rts 63 & 36 · Structure no. 000000001028630

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,616
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,607 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 63
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.6 MI SE Rts 63 & 36
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates42.54498, -77.67554
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,616 (2021)
Projected traffic5,607 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 63 over Little Mill 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 63 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 4,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.