US Bridges

County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.30 Mi. N of Rte. 417 · Structure no. 000000003330290

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesLittle Genesee Creek
Location0.30 Mi. N of Rte. 417
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03111, -78.20586
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2018)
Projected traffic371 by 2038
Trucks7%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek 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 County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Little Genesee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.