US Bridges

Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 Half MI S Ontario Beach · Structure no. 000000002211360

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,518
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 7,518 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,525 by 2017. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Avenue
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location1 Half MI S Ontario Beach
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25454, -77.61132
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,518 (1997)
Projected traffic10,525 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 7,518 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.