US Bridges

RTE 18 over Schwind Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.9MI W JCT Rts 18 & 19 · Structure no. 000000001014770

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18 over Schwind Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 18 over Schwind Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 18
CrossesSchwind Creek
Location1.9MI W JCT Rts 18 & 19
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29571, -77.95904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2021)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$582,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18 over Schwind Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 18 over Schwind 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 18 over Schwind Creek carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18 over Schwind Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18 over Schwind Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.