US Bridges

RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 3.7MI N JCT Rts 65 + 5+20 · Structure no. 000000001028920

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,259 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 65
CrossesHoneoye Creek
Location3.7MI N JCT Rts 65 + 5+20
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates42.94133, -77.57784
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2018)
Projected traffic2,259 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.