US Bridges

RTE 5 over Falls Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.7MI E JCT Rts 5+20 +364 · Structure no. 000000001001870

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,968
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Falls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Falls Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 13,968 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,033 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFalls Creek
Location0.7MI E JCT Rts 5+20 +364
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87187, -77.23921
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,968 (2020)
Projected traffic14,033 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Falls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Falls Creek carry?

About 13,968 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Falls Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.