US Bridges

RTE 245 over Burrell Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.2MI W JCT Rts 245 + 14A · Structure no. 000000001043080

Built
1880
145 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,311
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 245 over Burrell Creek is a masonry culvert carrying RTE 245 over Burrell Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1880 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 145 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 1,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 245
CrossesBurrell Creek
Location0.2MI W JCT Rts 245 + 14A
RouteState Highway 245
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82171, -77.04503
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,311 (2018)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 245 over Burrell Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is RTE 245 over Burrell Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 245 over Burrell Creek carry?

About 1,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 245 over Burrell Creek?

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

Who owns RTE 245 over Burrell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.