US Bridges

RTE 250 over Thomas Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.2MI N JCT RTE31F+BARGEC · Structure no. 000000001022160

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,027
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 250 over Thomas Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 250 over Thomas Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older 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 3 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 10,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,074 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 250
CrossesThomas Creek
Location0.2MI N JCT RTE31F+BARGEC
RouteState Highway 250
Coordinates43.10357, -77.44189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,027 (2018)
Projected traffic10,074 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 250 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 250 over Thomas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 250 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 10,027 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 250 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 250 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.