US Bridges

County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 4.0 MI SW of Hume · Structure no. 000000003330140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
463
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesTrib Genesee River
Location4.0 MI SW of Hume
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44174, -78.19983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$980,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River built?

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

What condition is County Road 23 over Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Trib Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.