US Bridges

Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek

Poor

Livingston County, New York · 1 Mi. SW of Dalton · Structure no. 000000003316580

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCheese Factory RD
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location1 Mi. SW of Dalton
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53766, -77.9593
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Cheese Factory RD over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.