US Bridges

RTE 21 over Card Creek

Good

Ontario County, New York · 5 MI South of Canandaigua · Structure no. 000000001078690

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,138
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 21 over Card Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 21 over Card Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,138 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 21
CrossesCard Creek
Location5 MI South of Canandaigua
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.81714, -77.32817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,138 (2019)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$840,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 21 over Card Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 21 over Card Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 21 over Card Creek carry?

About 2,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 21 over Card Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 21 over Card Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.