US Bridges

RTE 19 over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI SE JCT Rts 19+244 · Structure no. 000000001014970

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Genesee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,498 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,531 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.4 MI SE JCT Rts 19+244
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22418, -78.03068
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,498 (2021)
Projected traffic3,531 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Genesee River carry?

About 3,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Genesee River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.