US Bridges

Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Erie County, New York · 2.5 Miles S of Langford · Structure no. 000000003328670

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesN Br Clear Creek
Location2.5 Miles S of Langford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.55222, -78.85156
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2020)
Projected traffic986 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over N Br Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over N Br Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.