US Bridges

RTE 252A over Little Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · .3 MI NE JCT SH252A/SH383 · Structure no. 000000001043430

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,626
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 252A over Little Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 252A over Little Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 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 6,626 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,049 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 252A
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location.3 MI NE JCT SH252A/SH383
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10646, -77.67954
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,626 (2020)
Projected traffic8,049 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$793,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 252A over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 252A over Little Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 252A over Little Black Creek carry?

About 6,626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 252A over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 252A over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.