US Bridges

Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 4.2 MI S of West Webster · Structure no. 000000003361570

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 927 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEllison Park Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location4.2 MI S of West Webster
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.14626, -77.51358
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2020)
Projected traffic927 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellison Park 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.