US Bridges

RTE 33 over Black Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTE 33 & Black Creek · Structure no. 000000001023010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,878
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 over Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,908 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE 33 & Black Creek
RouteState Highway 33
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10439, -77.88252
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,878 (2020)
Projected traffic4,908 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over Black 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Black Creek carry?

About 4,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Black Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.