US Bridges

County Road 101 over Bear Creek

Good

Wayne County, New York · 5.8 MI W of Pultneyville · Structure no. 000000003314560

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,407
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 101 over Bear Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 101 over Bear 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 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 101
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.8 MI W of Pultneyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.27629, -77.27514
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2021)
Projected traffic1,421 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$335,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 101 over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 101 over Bear 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 County Road 101 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 101 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 101 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.