US Bridges

Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 3.6 MI West of Penn Yan · Structure no. 000000003219390

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesYatesville Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.6 MI West of Penn Yan
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67519, -77.13942
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2018)
Projected traffic209 by 2038
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yatesville Road over Sugar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Yatesville Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.