US Bridges

East Swamp Road over Flint Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Gorham · Structure no. 000000003318350

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Swamp Road over Flint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Swamp Road over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Swamp Road
CrossesFlint Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Gorham
Coordinates42.79293, -77.13661
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic433 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Swamp Road over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Swamp Road over Flint 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Swamp Road over Flint Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Swamp Road over Flint Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Swamp Road over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.