US Bridges

Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1.3 Miles NE of Rossburg · Structure no. 000000002214670

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesOttis Smith Road
CrossesTrib Genesee Riv
Location1.3 Miles NE of Rossburg
Coordinates42.50533, -78.04714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ottis Smith Road over Trib Genesee Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.