US Bridges

RTE 5 over Marsh Creek

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 2000FTEASTINTLAKEST&RTE05 · Structure no. 000000001074300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,765
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Marsh Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 5 over Marsh Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 12,765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,824 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2000FTEASTINTLAKEST&RTE05
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates42.87257, -76.97233
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,765 (2021)
Projected traffic12,824 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$990,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Marsh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 12,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 5 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.