US Bridges

East River Road over Trib Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.3 MI NE of Belfast · Structure no. 000000002214460

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over Trib Genesee River is a wood or timber slab carrying East River Road over Trib Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast River Road
CrossesTrib Genesee River
Location0.3 MI NE of Belfast
Coordinates42.35714, -78.11492
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2018)
Projected traffic52 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$726,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East River Road over Trib Genesee River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is East River Road over Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East River Road over Trib Genesee River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is East River Road over Trib Genesee River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over Trib Genesee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.