US Bridges

County Road 4 over Flint Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · .4 MI NW of Seneca · Structure no. 000000003318670

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,061
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesFlint Creek
Location.4 MI NW of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89083, -77.10151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2021)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 4 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 4 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Flint Creek carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.