US Bridges

Broad Street over Little Genesee CR

Poor

Allegany County, New York · 0.75 MI SW of CR 275 · Structure no. 000000002215480

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Little Genesee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Little Genesee CR in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesLittle Genesee CR
Location0.75 MI SW of CR 275
Coordinates42.08666, -78.15792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2038
Trucks19%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$799,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Little Genesee CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Little Genesee CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Little Genesee CR carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Little Genesee CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Little Genesee CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.