US Bridges

Old County Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.3 MI E of Int. With Co. · Structure no. 000000003219400

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old County Road over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old County Road over Sugar Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld County Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Int. With Co.
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66934, -77.1453
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old County Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Old County 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old County Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Old County Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old County Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.