US Bridges

Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Macedon · Structure no. 000000003314530

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,545
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesYellow Mills Road
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Macedon
Coordinates43.06116, -77.25702
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2020)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2040
Trucks14%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Mills Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Mills Road over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.