US Bridges

RTE 54A over Sugar Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Int. With Co. · Structure no. 000000001027000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,034
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 54A over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 54A over Sugar Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 54A
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Int. With Co.
RouteState Highway 54A
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60014, -77.14931
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,034 (2020)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 54A over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 54A over Sugar 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 54A over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,034 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 54A over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 54A over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.