US Bridges

RTE 33A over Black Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTE33A+BLACK Creek · Structure no. 000000001023080

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33A over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33A over Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 33A
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE33A+BLACK Creek
RouteState Highway 33A
Coordinates43.08434, -77.81529
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2020)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33A over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33A 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33A over Black Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33A over Black Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33A over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.