US Bridges

RTE 417 over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.78 Miles NW of Wellsvil · Structure no. 000000001012450

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,348
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 417 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 417 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 11,348 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,785 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 417
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.78 Miles NW of Wellsvil
RouteState Highway 417
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12831, -77.96066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,348 (2020)
Projected traffic13,785 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 417 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 417 over Genesee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 417 over Genesee River carry?

About 11,348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 417 over Genesee River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 417 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.