US Bridges

Charlton Road over Flint Creek

Poor

Ontario County, New York · 2 MI NE of Stanley · Structure no. 000000003318210

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlton Road over Flint Creek is a concrete frame carrying Charlton Road over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCharlton Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2 MI NE of Stanley
Coordinates42.83971, -77.11609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2019)
Projected traffic239 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$836,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlton Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Charlton Road over Flint Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Charlton Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Charlton Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Charlton Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.