US Bridges

RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Rt 261 & 18 · Structure no. 000000001043670

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 261 over Buttonwood 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,847 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 261
CrossesButtonwood Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT Rt 261 & 18
RouteState Highway 261
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.28669, -77.74966
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2020)
Projected traffic7,847 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 261 over Buttonwood 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 261 over Buttonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.