US Bridges

RTE 245 over Flint Creek

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 4.6MI E JCT Rts 245 + 247 · Structure no. 000000001043060

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 245 over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 245 over Flint Creek 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 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 245
CrossesFlint Creek
Location4.6MI E JCT Rts 245 + 247
RouteState Highway 245
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.79898, -77.13328
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 245 over Flint Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 245 over Flint 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 245 over Flint Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 245 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 245 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.