US Bridges

Bridge Street over Big Stream

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.5 Miles West of Center · Structure no. 000000002219450

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Big Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Big Stream in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBig Stream
Location0.5 Miles West of Center
Coordinates42.52237, -76.98492
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Big Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Bridge Street over Big Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Big Stream carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Big Stream?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Big Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.