US Bridges

Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI NW of Penfield · Structure no. 000000003369080

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEllison Park Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location1 MI NW of Penfield
Coordinates43.14918, -77.51463
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2020)
Projected traffic984 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$637,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 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 April 2024.

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

About 703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ellison Park Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.