US Bridges

Preemption Road over Kashong Creek

Fair

Yates County, New York · 7 Miles NE of Penn Yan · Structure no. 000000003335550

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preemption Road over Kashong Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preemption Road over Kashong Creek in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 2,365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPreemption Road
CrossesKashong Creek
Location7 Miles NE of Penn Yan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYates County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75771, -77.01503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2020)
Projected traffic2,467 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preemption Road over Kashong Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Preemption Road 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 Preemption Road over Kashong Creek carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Preemption Road over Kashong Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Preemption Road over Kashong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.