US Bridges

Norton Street over Densmore Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 2.8 MI N of Brighton · Structure no. 000000003317710

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,182
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Street over Densmore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Norton Street over Densmore Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,724 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorton Street
CrossesDensmore Creek
Location2.8 MI N of Brighton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.18834, -77.55485
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,182 (2018)
Projected traffic8,724 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Street over Densmore Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Street over Densmore 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Norton Street over Densmore Creek carry?

About 7,182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Norton Street over Densmore Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Norton Street over Densmore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.