US Bridges

RTE 5 over West Lake Drive

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.8MI SW JCT RT21&RTS5&20 · Structure no. 000000001071200

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over West Lake Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over West Lake Drive in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 13,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,238 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesWest Lake Drive
Location0.8MI SW JCT RT21&RTS5&20
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87536, -77.2834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,650 (2019)
Projected traffic14,238 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over West Lake Drive built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over West Lake Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over West Lake Drive carry?

About 13,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over West Lake Drive?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over West Lake Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.