US Bridges

RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, New York · 0.8MI E JCT Rts 258 + 36 · Structure no. 000000001043530

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw is a concrete frame carrying RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 258
CrossesBig Ditch Overflw
Location0.8MI E JCT Rts 258 + 36
RouteState Highway 258
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66099, -77.78746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$437,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw carry?

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

How long is RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 258 over Big Ditch Overflw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.