US Bridges

RTE 252 over Red Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.8MI W JCT Rts 252 15 · Structure no. 000000001043420

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,602
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 252 over Red Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 252 over Red Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 19,602 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,694 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 252
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.8MI W JCT Rts 252 15
RouteState Highway 252
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09236, -77.6519
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,602 (2018)
Projected traffic19,694 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 252 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 252 over Red Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 252 over Red Creek carry?

About 19,602 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 252 over Red Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 252 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.