US Bridges

RTE 20A over Mud Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 2.5MI N JCT Rts 20A + 64 · Structure no. 000000001016240

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 20A over Mud Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,129 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5MI N JCT Rts 20A + 64
RouteU.S. Route 20A
Coordinates42.86385, -77.38937
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2020)
Projected traffic4,129 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20A over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20A over Mud 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20A over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over Mud Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns RTE 20A over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.