US Bridges

RTE 36 over Fowler Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.1 M S RT20 · Structure no. 000000001079230

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,875
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Fowler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 36 over Fowler Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,875 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,892 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesFowler Creek
Location0.1 M S RT20
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91258, -77.88082
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2021)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$343,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 36 over Fowler Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Fowler Creek carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 36 over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.