US Bridges

Drake Road over Moorman Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.3 MI NW of Clarskon · Structure no. 000000002211080

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road over Moorman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Drake Road over Moorman 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 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Road
CrossesMoorman Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of Clarskon
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24774, -77.94469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2021)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$612,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Road over Moorman Creek built?

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

What condition is Drake Road over Moorman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Drake Road over Moorman Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road over Moorman Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Road over Moorman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.