US Bridges

Dow Road over Bidwells Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 2.8 MI NW of Restof · Structure no. 000000003316270

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dow Road over Bidwells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dow Road over Bidwells Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDow Road
CrossesBidwells Creek
Location2.8 MI NW of Restof
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.8457, -77.90378
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dow Road over Bidwells Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dow Road over Bidwells Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dow Road over Bidwells Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dow Road over Bidwells Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dow Road over Bidwells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.