US Bridges

Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR

Fair

Allegany County, New York · In Richburg · Structure no. 000000002215470

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRichardson Avenue
CrossesLittle Genesee CR
LocationIn Richburg
Coordinates42.08924, -78.1555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2018)
Projected traffic559 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$797,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR 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 Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Avenue over Little Genesee CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.