US Bridges

RTE 245 over West River

Good

Yates County, New York · 1.1 MI NW SR245 + SR364 · Structure no. 000000001043020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 245 over West River is a concrete frame carrying RTE 245 over West River in Yates County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 245
CrossesWest River
Location1.1 MI NW SR245 + SR364
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates42.71957, -77.26437
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2021)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 245 over West River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 245 over West River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 245 over West River carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 245 over West River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 245 over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.