US Bridges

Knight Creek Road over Genesee River

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.3 Miles West of Interse · Structure no. 000000003330790

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,864
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight Creek Road over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knight Creek Road over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,987 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKnight Creek Road
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.3 Miles West of Interse
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17122, -77.98446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,864 (2018)
Projected traffic2,987 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knight Creek Road over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight Creek Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Knight Creek Road over Genesee River carry?

About 2,864 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Knight Creek Road over Genesee River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Knight Creek Road over Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.