US Bridges

Stevens Street over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.1 MI SW of Wellsville · Structure no. 000000002215520

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,557
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens Street over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Street over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 2,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStevens Street
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.1 MI SW of Wellsville
Coordinates42.1206, -77.9495
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,557 (2018)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Street over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Street over Genesee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stevens Street over Genesee River carry?

About 2,557 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Street over Genesee River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Street over Genesee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.