US Bridges

RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 0.1MI E JCT Rts 251 & 64 · Structure no. 000000001043400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,607
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 251 over Irondequoit 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,811 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 251
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location0.1MI E JCT Rts 251 & 64
RouteState Highway 251
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99781, -77.50391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,607 (2021)
Projected traffic6,811 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$909,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 251 over Irondequoit 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 5,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 251 over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.