US Bridges

CR 268 over Black Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 0.3 Miles North Churchvil · Structure no. 000000003317290

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268 over Black Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 268 over Black Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 96 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.3 Miles North Churchvil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10915, -77.8846
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2021)
Projected traffic3,745 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 268 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 268 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 268 over Black Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 268 over Black Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 268 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.