US Bridges

RTE 19 over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE 19 + Black Creek · Structure no. 000000001015270

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 19 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 3,816 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,839 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 19
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE 19 + Black Creek
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates43.10563, -77.93317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 19 over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 19 over Black Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 19 over Black Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.