Monroe County Bridge Report Card
Monroe County scores 54 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County has 616 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 90 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.6% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,550,134 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Monroe County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 54/100 (F). The county has 616 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 90 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,550,134 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 14.6% | 29.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 16.3% of measured traffic | 12.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 1.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,528,458 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 14.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,550,134 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Monroe County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 260 over West Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 969 | 1920 |
| North Hamlin Road over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 138 | 1948 |
| RTE 590 over RTE 286 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 97,989 | 1960 |
| RTE I490 over Brown Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 97,634 | 1971 |
| RTE I490 over Csx Charlotte Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 93,255 | 1971 |
| RTE 590 over RTE 404 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90,523 | 1957 |
| RTE I490 over RTE I390 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52,981 | 1963 |
| RTE 104 over Hudson Avenue | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52,637 | 1969 |
| RTE I490 over Canalway Trail Erie Can | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52,434 | 1955 |
| RTE 590 over RTE 941v | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 48,995 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.