US Bridges

Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1.5 MI W Int I490 & SH 96 · Structure no. 000000003317850

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
785
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWoolston Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1.5 MI W Int I490 & SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.0396, -77.48042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,099 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Woolston Road over Irondequoit 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Woolston Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.