US Bridges

Rice Road over Fish Creek

Good

Ontario County, New York · 2.3 M NE of Holcomb · Structure no. 000000002258040

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rice Road over Fish Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 512 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRice Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.3 M NE of Holcomb
Coordinates42.92832, -77.39402
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2020)
Projected traffic717 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$292,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Road over Fish 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rice Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rice Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.