US Bridges

CR17 over Thomas Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · .5 MI W. Howell RD · Structure no. 000000003370360

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,922
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17 over Thomas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR17 over Thomas Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,697 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR17
CrossesThomas Creek
Location.5 MI W. Howell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10852, -77.40473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,922 (2020)
Projected traffic15,697 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$299,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR17 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17 over Thomas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR17 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 12,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR17 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR17 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.