Ontario County Bridge Report Card
Ontario County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ontario County, New York
Ontario County has 180 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.4% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 105,302 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ontario County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 180 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 105,302 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 | 9.4% | 18.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.5% of measured traffic | 5.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,406,709 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 | 9.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 105,302 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ontario County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Road over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,022 | 1939 |
| RTE 245 over Flint Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,195 | 1929 |
| RTE I90 over Canandaigua Outlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 36,591 | 1953 |
| RTE I90 over Fall Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,825 | 1954 |
| RTE I90 over Fall Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,296 | 1954 |
| RTE 5 over Marsh Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,765 | 1958 |
| Port Gibson Road over 90ix EB | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,075 | 1954 |
| Port Gibson Road over RTE I90 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,075 | 1954 |
| RTE 65 over Honeoye Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,199 | 1957 |
| RTE 488 over Canandaigua Outlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,145 | 1961 |
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.