US Bridges

Baird Road over Thomas Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Fairport · Structure no. 000000003317840

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,932
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird Road over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baird Road over Thomas Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,932 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird Road
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Fairport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10808, -77.46388
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,932 (2020)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baird Road over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baird Road over Thomas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Baird Road over Thomas Creek carry?

About 8,932 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baird Road over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Baird Road over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.