US Bridges

Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 2.2 Mile North of Newark · Structure no. 000000003314660

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMud Mills Road
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location2.2 Mile North of Newark
Coordinates43.0759, -77.07734
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic413 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Mud Mills 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 August 2023.

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

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Mills Road over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.