US Bridges

Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003219190

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream is a steel culvert carrying Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRay Crosby Road
CrossesBig Stream
Location0.2 MI S of Int. With Nys
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51804, -77.02009
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2021)
Projected traffic374 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream built?

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

What condition is Ray Crosby Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Ray Crosby Road over Big Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.