US Bridges

Pixley Road over Little Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Gates · Structure no. 000000003317040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,901
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pixley Road over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pixley Road over Little Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,034 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPixley Road
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location2 Miles SW of Gates
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13325, -77.70757
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,901 (2020)
Projected traffic5,034 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pixley Road over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pixley Road over Little 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 Pixley Road over Little Black Creek carry?

About 4,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pixley Road over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pixley Road over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.