US Bridges

De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek

Poor

Livingston County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Nunda · Structure no. 000000003316640

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 50 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDe Groff Road
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Nunda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59614, -77.91699
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2019)
Projected traffic447 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is De Groff Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns De Groff Road over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.