US Bridges

Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 3 MI North of Pittsford · Structure no. 000000003317270

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,514
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 102 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 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 6,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,120 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAllens Creek Road
CrossesAllen Creek
Location3 MI North of Pittsford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11807, -77.54049
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,514 (2017)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2037
Trucks1%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$591,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Allens Creek Road over Allen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek carry?

About 6,514 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Allens Creek Road over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.