US Bridges

Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000002219330

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlum Point Road
CrossesPlum Point Creek
Location1.1 MI E of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59588, -76.92055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$337,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum Point Road over Plum Point 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 Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Point Road over Plum Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.