US Bridges

Linzy Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Ossian Ctr. · Structure no. 000000003316870

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linzy Road over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linzy Road over Sugar Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLinzy Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Ossian Ctr.
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51714, -77.78581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2021)
Projected traffic388 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linzy Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Linzy Road over Sugar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Linzy Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Linzy Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Linzy Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.