US Bridges

Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal

Fair

Ontario County, New York · City of Canandaigua · Structure no. 000000002257840

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,258
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,346 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaltonstall Street
CrossesFeeder Canal
LocationCity of Canandaigua
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88664, -77.26586
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,258 (2020)
Projected traffic3,346 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$802,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal carry?

About 3,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Saltonstall Street over Feeder Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.