US Bridges

Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek

Good

Livingston County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of Nunda · Structure no. 000000003316650

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBailey Road
CrossesKeshequa Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of Nunda
Coordinates42.58863, -77.92036
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2020)
Projected traffic284 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Road over Keshequa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.