US Bridges

Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Spencerport · Structure no. 000000003361600

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,654
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,654 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,726 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGillett Road
CrossesEx-Ny Central RR
Location1.4 MI E of Spencerport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18852, -77.7736
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,654 (2020)
Projected traffic2,726 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR carry?

About 2,654 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Gillett Road over Ex-Ny Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.