US Bridges

Genesee Road over Dresser Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 3 Miles West of Sardina · Structure no. 000000003367880

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,851
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Dresser Creek is a steel culvert carrying Genesee Road over Dresser Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesDresser Creek
Location3 Miles West of Sardina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55089, -78.5712
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2018)
Projected traffic1,869 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$375,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over Dresser Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over Dresser 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Dresser Creek carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Dresser Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Genesee Road over Dresser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.