US Bridges

Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 3.5 MI NW of Victor · Structure no. 000000003318420

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,324
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesIrondequoit Creek
Location3.5 MI NW of Victor
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01796, -77.47185
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2019)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2039
Trucks3%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Fisher Road over Irondequoit 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Irondequoit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.