RTE 256 over Conesus Creek
PoorPosted for loadLivingston County, New York · 0.1MI S JCT Rts 256 + 15 · Structure no. 000000001043490
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,247
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 256 over Conesus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 256 over Conesus Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,267 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 256 over Conesus Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 256 over Conesus Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 256 over Conesus Creek carry?
About 3,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 256 over Conesus Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 256 over Conesus Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.