US Bridges

RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT 19 + 33A · Structure no. 000000001015260

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow is a concrete slab carrying RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,816 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,839 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesBlack CR Overflow
Location2.2 MI N JCT 19 + 33A
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.10168, -77.93256
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,816 (2021)
Projected traffic3,839 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$753,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow carry?

About 3,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.