US Bridges

RTE 5 over Flint Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 5.4MI E JCT Rts 5+20 +247 · Structure no. 000000001001900

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,040
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Flint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 5 over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 101 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 9,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,125 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFlint Creek
Location5.4MI E JCT Rts 5+20 +247
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85854, -77.10922
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,040 (2020)
Projected traffic9,125 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is RTE 5 over Flint 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Flint Creek carry?

About 9,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.