US Bridges

Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation

Good

Monroe County, New York · In City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211370

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,477
2020 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 1946 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 79 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 18,477 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,563 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Avenue
CrossesCSX Transprtation
LocationIn City of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.22687, -77.62662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,477 (2020)
Projected traffic18,563 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 18,477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Avenue over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.