US Bridges

RTE 89 over Butler Creek

Poor

Wayne County, New York · 4.6 MI N JCT Rts 89 + 31 · Structure no. 000000001093740

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 89 over Butler Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 89 over Butler Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 955 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 89
CrossesButler Creek
Location4.6 MI N JCT Rts 89 + 31
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates43.1305, -76.76519
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic996 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 89 over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 89 over Butler 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 89 over Butler Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 89 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE 89 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.