Council House Road over Genesee River
PoorAllegany County, New York · 1 MI North of Caneadea · Structure no. 000000002214490
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Council House Road over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Council House Road over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 433 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2038. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Council House Road over Genesee River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Council House Road over Genesee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Council House Road over Genesee River carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Council House Road over Genesee River?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Council House Road over Genesee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.