US Bridges

Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · .5 MI North of Retsof · Structure no. 000000003316280

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,112
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRetsof Road
CrossesBidwells Creek
Location.5 MI North of Retsof
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83861, -77.88095
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,112 (2018)
Projected traffic1,557 by 2038
Trucks2%
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

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$493,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Retsof Road over Bidwells 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 Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek carry?

About 1,112 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Retsof Road over Bidwells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.