US Bridges

RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 286 & 47 · Structure no. 000000001044512

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,763
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 6 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 4,763 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,785 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 286
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 286 & 47
RouteState Highway 286
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.15741, -77.52717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,763 (2020)
Projected traffic5,785 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 286 over Irondequoit 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 4,763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 286 over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.