US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek

FairPosted for load

Ontario County, New York · 3 MI NE of Victor · Structure no. 000000003318070

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,944
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,944 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,963 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location3 MI NE of Victor
Coordinates43.01195, -77.36798
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,944 (2020)
Projected traffic1,963 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 1,944 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville Road over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.