US Bridges

RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 3.0 MI S.Jct Rts 65 & 251 · Structure no. 000000001028940

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,695
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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 6,695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,877 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 65
CrossesHoneoye Creek
Location3.0 MI S.Jct Rts 65 & 251
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates42.95255, -77.59062
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,695 (2020)
Projected traffic6,877 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 65 over Honeoye 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek carry?

About 6,695 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.