US Bridges

Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.6 MI East of Sardinia · Structure no. 000000003328690

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,856
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,856 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,874 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesHosmer Brook
Location2.6 MI East of Sardinia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55167, -78.49899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,856 (2020)
Projected traffic1,874 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook 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 Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook carry?

About 1,856 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over Hosmer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.