US Bridges

Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of West Webster · Structure no. 000000002211200

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 94 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Browncroft
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of West Webster
Coordinates43.15823, -77.52235
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Browncroft over Irondequoit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Browncroft over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.