US Bridges

RTE 15 over Red Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI S JCT Rts 15& 252 · Structure no. 000000001011540

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 15 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 15 over Red Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 17,639 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,427 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 15
CrossesRed Creek
Location1 MI S JCT Rts 15& 252
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates43.08366, -77.63868
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,639 (2020)
Projected traffic21,427 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 15 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 15 over Red 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 15 over Red Creek carry?

About 17,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 15 over Red Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 15 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.