US Bridges

RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.8MI E JCT Rts 5+20 + 64 · Structure no. 000000001001840

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,117
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 7,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,184 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesSchaffer Creek
Location1.8MI E JCT Rts 5+20 + 64
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88049, -77.35392
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,117 (2020)
Projected traffic7,184 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Schaffer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek carry?

About 7,117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Schaffer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.