US Bridges

Alexander RD over Kashong Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Bellona · Structure no. 000000003219230

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Kashong Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alexander RD over Kashong Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 91 years old, older 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesKashong Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Bellona
Coordinates42.75983, -77.04918
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2019)
Projected traffic81 by 2039
Trucks19%
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$466,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander RD over Kashong Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Alexander RD over Kashong 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Kashong Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Kashong Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Kashong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.