US Bridges

RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.2MI N JCT Rts 65 + 252 · Structure no. 000000001028980

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,359
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 20,359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,732 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 65
CrossesCSX Trans/W Shore
Location0.2MI N JCT Rts 65 + 252
RouteState Highway 65
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08956, -77.54344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,359 (2020)
Projected traffic24,732 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore carry?

About 20,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 65 over CSX Trans/W Shore?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.