US Bridges

Eades Road over Red Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 2.6 MI NW of Red Creek · Structure no. 000000002210750

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eades Road over Red Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eades Road over Red Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEades Road
CrossesRed Creek
Location2.6 MI NW of Red Creek
Coordinates43.26879, -76.74252
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2021)
Projected traffic162 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eades Road over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Eades Road over Red 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Eades Road over Red Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Eades Road over Red Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eades Road over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.