US Bridges

Commercial Street over Browns Raceway

Good

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211330

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Street over Browns Raceway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commercial Street over Browns Raceway in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCommercial Street
CrossesBrowns Raceway
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.16029, -77.61496
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic286 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commercial Street over Browns Raceway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Street over Browns Raceway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Commercial Street over Browns Raceway carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commercial Street over Browns Raceway?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Street over Browns Raceway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.