US Bridges

RTE 245 over Parish Creek

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Ontario County, New York · 1.7MI NE JCT Rts 245 & 21 · Structure no. 000000001043010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 245 over Parish Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 245 over Parish Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 245
CrossesParish Creek
Location1.7MI NE JCT Rts 245 & 21
RouteState Highway 245
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63534, -77.36744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2020)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 245 over Parish Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 245 over Parish Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 245 over Parish Creek carry?

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 245 over Parish Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 245 over Parish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.