US Bridges

Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1 MI East of Sonyea · Structure no. 000000003316470

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer Road
CrossesBradner Creek
Location1 MI East of Sonyea
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6841, -77.79834
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pioneer Road over Bradner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.