US Bridges

County Road 16 over Genesee River

Good

Allegany County, New York · 3.0 MI SW of Angelica · Structure no. 000000003060090

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 16 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2041. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesGenesee River
Location3.0 MI SW of Angelica
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29615, -78.07492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2018)
Projected traffic986 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 16 over Genesee River carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Genesee River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.