US Bridges

Water Street over West River

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000002219480

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over West River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over West River in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI N of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.76075, -77.23231
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic644 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$667,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Street over West River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over West River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Water Street over West River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over West River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over West River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.