US Bridges

Water Street over Ganargua Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Lyons · Structure no. 000000002207670

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,715
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Ganargua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Lyons
Coordinates43.06393, -77.00331
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2021)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Ganargua Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.