US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over West River

Good

Ontario County, New York · Village of Rushville · Structure no. 000000003318600

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over West River is a concrete frame carrying Railroad Avenue over West River in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesWest River
LocationVillage of Rushville
Coordinates42.76162, -77.23055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic323 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$414,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over West River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over West River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over West River carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over West River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over West River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.