US Bridges

Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet

Good

Livingston County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Hemlock · Structure no. 000000003316410

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRix Hill Road
CrossesHemlock Outlet
Location1.3 MI SW of Hemlock
Coordinates42.77774, -77.61624
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2019)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rix Hill Road over Hemlock Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.