US Bridges

RTE 63 over Unknown CR

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 5.2MI NE JCT Rts 63 + 258 · Structure no. 000000001028690

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,364
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Unknown CR is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 63 over Unknown CR in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 1,364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,372 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 63
CrossesUnknown CR
Location5.2MI NE JCT Rts 63 + 258
RouteState Highway 63
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70245, -77.79438
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,364 (2021)
Projected traffic1,372 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Unknown CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 63 over Unknown CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Unknown CR carry?

About 1,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Unknown CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 63 over Unknown CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.