US Bridges

RTE 244 over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · JCT RTE 244 & Genesee Riv · Structure no. 000000001042860

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,403
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 244 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 244 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 244
CrossesGenesee River
LocationJCT RTE 244 & Genesee Riv
RouteState Highway 244
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22692, -78.03421
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2020)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 244 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 244 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 244 over Genesee River carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 244 over Genesee River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 244 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.