US Bridges

Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 3.9 MI NE of Oaks Cor. · Structure no. 000000003318220

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGifford Road
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
Location3.9 MI NE of Oaks Cor.
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98353, -76.98172
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic203 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet 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 Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gifford Road over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.