US Bridges

RTE 259 over West Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI N Junct RTE 259&18 · Structure no. 000000001043580

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,890
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 259 over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 259 over West Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,940 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 259
CrossesWest Creek
Location1 MI N Junct RTE 259&18
RouteState Highway 259
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30355, -77.79386
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,890 (2020)
Projected traffic5,940 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 259 over West Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 259 over West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 259 over West Creek carry?

About 4,890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 259 over West Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 259 over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.