US Bridges

RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks

Fair

Ontario County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH5/US20&SH14 · Structure no. 000000001001939

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,980
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 73 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 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 15,980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,055 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesNor So/Finger Lks
Location.1 MI E JCT SH5/US20&SH14
RouteState Highway 5
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86178, -76.98166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,980 (2021)
Projected traffic16,055 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks carry?

About 15,980 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Nor So/Finger Lks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.