US Bridges

Taft Road over Bebee Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 5 MI N of Honeoye · Structure no. 000000003318310

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taft Road over Bebee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Taft Road over Bebee Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaft Road
CrossesBebee Creek
Location5 MI N of Honeoye
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86229, -77.50723
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2020)
Projected traffic323 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$295,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taft Road over Bebee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taft Road over Bebee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taft Road over Bebee Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taft Road over Bebee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Taft Road over Bebee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.