US Bridges

RTE 5 over Bowen Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 6 MI W JCT Rt 5 & 63 Batv · Structure no. 000000001001680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Bowen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 5 over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,937 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesBowen Creek
Location6 MI W JCT Rt 5 & 63 Batv
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99752, -78.29436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2019)
Projected traffic6,937 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Bowen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Bowen Creek carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.