US Bridges

Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211340

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,509
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,509 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,195 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDewey Avenue
CrossesEastman Kodak Railroad
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19862, -77.63879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,509 (2020)
Projected traffic15,195 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad carry?

About 12,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey Avenue over Eastman Kodak Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.