US Bridges

County Road 23 over Flint Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · Hamlet of Orleans · Structure no. 000000003318790

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,719
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Flint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 23 over Flint Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,719 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesFlint Creek
LocationHamlet of Orleans
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.91759, -77.11197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,719 (2021)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Flint Creek carry?

About 1,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.