US Bridges

RTE 63 over Patterson Gully

Good

Livingston County, New York · 3.7 MI NW JCT Rts 63 & 36 · Structure no. 000000001028650

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,235
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Patterson Gully is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 63 over Patterson Gully in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 63
CrossesPatterson Gully
Location3.7 MI NW JCT Rts 63 & 36
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61016, -77.72498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2020)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Patterson Gully built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 63 over Patterson Gully 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Patterson Gully carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Patterson Gully?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Patterson Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.