US Bridges

Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of Phelps · Structure no. 000000003318020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,621 by 2037. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPre-Emption Road
CrossesCanandaigua Outlt
Location2.7 MI SE of Phelps
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94739, -77.011
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2017)
Projected traffic1,621 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pre-Emption Road over Canandaigua Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.