US Bridges

Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek

Poor

Seneca County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Interlaken · Structure no. 000000002209640

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHall Road
CrossesSheldrake Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Interlaken
Coordinates42.64926, -76.74669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Road over Sheldrake Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.