US Bridges

RTE 21 over Padelford Brook

Good

Ontario County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT Rts 21 & 96 · Structure no. 000000001016450

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,573
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Padelford Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 21 over Padelford Brook in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesPadelford Brook
Location1.2 MI S JCT Rts 21 & 96
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.95828, -77.23025
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,573 (2021)
Projected traffic7,608 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Padelford Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Padelford Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Padelford Brook carry?

About 7,573 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Padelford Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 21 over Padelford Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.