US Bridges

RTE 245 over West River

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.1MI E JCT Rts 245 + 247 · Structure no. 000000001043050

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 245 over West River is a concrete slab carrying RTE 245 over West River in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 245
CrossesWest River
Location1.1MI E JCT Rts 245 + 247
RouteState Highway 245
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7785, -77.19488
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2020)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$545,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 245 over West River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 245 over West River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 245 over West River carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 245 over West River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 245 over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.