US Bridges

Broadway RD over Red Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 7.0 MI N of Wolcott · Structure no. 000000003314890

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway RD over Red Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Broadway RD over Red Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 75 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 5 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBroadway RD
CrossesRed Creek
Location7.0 MI N of Wolcott
Coordinates43.30015, -76.78152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic179 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$454,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway RD over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Broadway RD over Red 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Broadway RD over Red Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broadway RD over Red Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway RD over Red Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.