US Bridges

North Water Street over Thomas Creek

GoodPosted for load

Monroe County, New York · 0.1 M N of Railroad ST · Structure no. 000000002257930

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Water Street over Thomas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Water Street over Thomas Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Water Street
CrossesThomas Creek
Location0.1 M N of Railroad ST
Coordinates43.10293, -77.43906
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2021)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Water Street over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is North Water Street over Thomas Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Water Street over Thomas Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Water Street over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns North Water Street over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.