US Bridges

County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek

Good

Allegany County, New York · 1 MI N of Bolivar · Structure no. 000000003330070

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,031
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesLittle Genesee Creek
Location1 MI N of Bolivar
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08037, -78.16255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2018)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Little Genesee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.