US Bridges

RTE 436 over Bradner Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 3.0 MI W of Dansville · Structure no. 000000003042960

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 436 over Bradner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 436 over Bradner Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesRTE 436
CrossesBradner Creek
Location3.0 MI W of Dansville
RouteState Highway 436
Coordinates42.5584, -77.75804
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2021)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$364,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 436 over Bradner Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 436 over Bradner 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 436 over Bradner Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 436 over Bradner Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 436 over Bradner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.