US Bridges

Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211570

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,748
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 107 years old, older 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 18,748 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,836 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Street
CrossesBike Path Old RR
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14168, -77.61443
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,748 (2019)
Projected traffic18,836 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR carry?

About 18,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Street over Bike Path Old RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.