US Bridges

South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of E Palmyra · Structure no. 000000003314620

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 93 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 6 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Creek Road
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of E Palmyra
Coordinates43.07741, -77.17813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2021)
Projected traffic419 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is South Creek Road over Ganargua 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Creek Road over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.