US Bridges

Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Penfield · Structure no. 000000003317240

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Penfield Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1 Mile NW of Penfield
Coordinates43.13586, -77.49851
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic662 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Penfield Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.