US Bridges

Younglove Road over Red Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 5.6 MI NW of Red Creek · Structure no. 000000002210780

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Younglove Road over Red Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Younglove Road over Red Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYounglove Road
CrossesRed Creek
Location5.6 MI NW of Red Creek
Coordinates43.29681, -76.76905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Younglove Road over Red Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Younglove Road over Red 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Younglove Road over Red Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Younglove Road over Red Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Younglove Road over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.