US Bridges

RTE 590 over Buckland Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · Town of Brighton · Structure no. 000000001079680

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,187
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 590 over Buckland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 590 over Buckland Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 87,187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,250 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 590
CrossesBuckland Creek
LocationTown of Brighton
RouteInterstate 590
Coordinates43.12738, -77.55338
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,187 (2019)
Projected traffic121,250 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 590 over Buckland Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 590 over Buckland 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 590 over Buckland Creek carry?

About 87,187 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 590 over Buckland Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RTE 590 over Buckland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.