US Bridges

Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek

Poor

Monroe County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Mendon Ctr. · Structure no. 000000003317720

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Mendon Ctr.
Coordinates42.98429, -77.5427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2019)
Projected traffic587 by 2039
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$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.