US Bridges

Ridge Road over Sodus Bay

Good

Wayne County, New York · 2.2 MI East of Alton · Structure no. 000000003314830

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
722 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
3,596
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Sodus Bay is a wood or timber slab carrying Ridge Road over Sodus Bay in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,751 by 2041. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesSodus Bay
Location2.2 MI East of Alton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22323, -76.92941
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans28
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2021)
Projected traffic3,751 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Sodus Bay built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Sodus Bay 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Sodus Bay carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Sodus Bay?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Sodus Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.