US Bridges

RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek

Poor

Livingston County, New York · 3.7MI E JCT Rts 258 + 408 · Structure no. 000000001043510

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 258
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location3.7MI E JCT Rts 258 + 408
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates42.63796, -77.86699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 258 over Keshequa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 258 over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.