US Bridges

Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt

Fair

Ontario County, New York · Village of Shortsville · Structure no. 000000003318030

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,007
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 126 years old, older 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCanandaigua Outlt
LocationVillage of Shortsville
Coordinates42.95596, -77.21933
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2021)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2041
Trucks8%
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

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 Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Main Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Canandaigua Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.