US Bridges

RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts 21 & 53 · Structure no. 000000001016430

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,581
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,615 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 21
CrossesEelpot Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts 21 & 53
RouteState Highway 21
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60832, -77.40853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,581 (2018)
Projected traffic5,615 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Eelpot 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek carry?

About 5,581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Eelpot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.