US Bridges

RTE 258 over West Ditch

Good

Livingston County, New York · 0.6MI E JCT Rts 258 + 36 · Structure no. 000000001043520

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 258 over West Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 258 over West Ditch in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 258
CrossesWest Ditch
Location0.6MI E JCT Rts 258 + 36
RouteState Highway 258
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66108, -77.79223
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2019)
Projected traffic648 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 258 over West Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 258 over West Ditch 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 258 over West Ditch carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 258 over West Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 258 over West Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.