US Bridges

Gibson Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1 MI SE of Dansville · Structure no. 000000002256330

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,795
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gibson Street over Mill Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGibson Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 MI SE of Dansville
Coordinates42.55051, -77.68644
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2021)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Gibson Street over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.