US Bridges

RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 3.9 MI NW of Hilton · Structure no. 000000003095730

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
969
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 260
CrossesCowsucker Creek
Location3.9 MI NW of Hilton
RouteState Highway 260
Coordinates43.3326, -77.85687
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2019)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$418,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 260 over Cowsucker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 260 over Cowsucker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.