US Bridges

Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 1.0 Mi. N. of Clifton · Structure no. 000000003318740

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,313
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,438 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Waters Clifto
CrossesCanandaigua Outlet
Location1.0 Mi. N. of Clifton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97536, -77.14128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,313 (2020)
Projected traffic7,438 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet carry?

About 5,313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Five Waters Clifto over Canandaigua Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.