US Bridges

W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook

Good

Ontario County, New York · City of Canandaigua · Structure no. 000000002267850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,312
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook is a concrete slab carrying W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,312 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,237 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW. Gibson Street
CrossesSucker Brook
LocationCity of Canandaigua
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88776, -77.28957
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,312 (2017)
Projected traffic3,237 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook carry?

About 2,312 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W. Gibson Street over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.