Graves Road over Genesee River
PoorAllegany County, New York · 0.7 MI NW of Shongo · Structure no. 000000002215190
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Graves Road over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graves Road over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 50 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 2 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Graves Road over Genesee River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Graves 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 2024.
How much traffic does Graves Road over Genesee River carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Graves Road over Genesee River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Graves Road over Genesee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.