US Bridges

RTE 19 over RTE 20

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT Rts 19 + 20 Pavilion · Structure no. 000000001015210

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,332
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over RTE 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 over RTE 20 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 92 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 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 3,332 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,352 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19
CrossesRTE 20
LocationJCT Rts 19 + 20 Pavilion
RouteState Highway 19
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90916, -78.02009
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,332 (2019)
Projected traffic3,352 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over RTE 20 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 19 over RTE 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over RTE 20 carry?

About 3,332 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over RTE 20?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over RTE 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.