US Bridges

Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 15A&252 · Structure no. 000000001069330

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 18,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,382 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Henrietta
CrossesRTE 15A
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts 15A&252
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09482, -77.61187
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,425 (2020)
Projected traffic22,382 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A carry?

About 18,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Henrietta over RTE 15A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.