US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 0.6 MI S Jt Rt 253 & 441 · Structure no. 000000001043470

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,928
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,275 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location0.6 MI S Jt Rt 253 & 441
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12116, -77.47625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,928 (2020)
Projected traffic13,275 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 10,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.