RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet
PoorOntario County, New York · 0.1MI E JCT Rts 488 + 21 · Structure no. 000000001034170
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,145
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,237 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet carry?
About 2,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.