US Bridges

Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River

Good

Allegany County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Standards · Structure no. 000000002215180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJack Bridge Road
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.7 MI S of Standards
Coordinates42.07586, -77.92465
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic697 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Bridge Road over Genesee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.