US Bridges

Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2 MI SW of Gates Center · Structure no. 000000002257850

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHarpington Drive
CrossesLittl Black Creek
Location2 MI SW of Gates Center
Coordinates43.12959, -77.71532
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Harpington Drive over Littl Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.