US Bridges

Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · In Richmond Mills · Structure no. 000000003318480

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 76 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReed Road
CrossesHemlock Outlet
LocationIn Richmond Mills
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82353, -77.57027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic595 by 2040
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Reed Road over Hemlock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Road over Hemlock Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.