US Bridges

RTE 260 over Otis Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 1.7 MI S JCT Rts 260 + 18 · Structure no. 000000001043600

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,127
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 260 over Otis Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 260 over Otis Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 260
CrossesOtis Creek
Location1.7 MI S JCT Rts 260 + 18
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates43.26028, -77.87753
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,127 (2019)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$627,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 260 over Otis Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 260 over Otis 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 260 over Otis Creek carry?

About 4,127 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 260 over Otis Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 260 over Otis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.