US Bridges

Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.7 Miles West of Hilton · Structure no. 000000003317780

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,458
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 73 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesClarkson Parma Tl
CrossesOtis Creek
Location1.7 Miles West of Hilton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.28322, -77.8344
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2021)
Projected traffic2,041 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Clarkson Parma Tl over Otis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.