US Bridges

County RD 4 over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.4 MI SE of Fillmore · Structure no. 000000003330760

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,535
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 4 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 4 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 4
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.4 MI SE of Fillmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46349, -78.10336
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2018)
Projected traffic1,601 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$9.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 4 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 4 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 4 over Genesee River carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County RD 4 over Genesee River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 4 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.