Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek
PoorClosed to trafficOntario County, New York · 4.6 MI SW of Bristol Ctr · Structure no. 000000002211770
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Lower Egypt Road over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Egypt Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.