US Bridges

RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt

Poor

Monroe County, New York · JCT Rts 15 + 252 · Structure no. 000000001063789

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,488
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 29,488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,626 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 252
CrossesEast Loop West Loop Rt
LocationJCT Rts 15 + 252
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates43.08804, -77.63631
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,488 (2018)
Projected traffic29,626 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt carry?

About 29,488 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 252 over East Loop West Loop Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.