US Bridges

RTE 20 over RTE 98

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT Rts 20 & 98 · Structure no. 000000001015620

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over RTE 98 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over RTE 98 in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,492 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
CrossesRTE 98
LocationJCT Rts 20 & 98
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.905, -78.25318
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,492 (2020)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over RTE 98 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over RTE 98 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over RTE 98 carry?

About 2,492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over RTE 98?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over RTE 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.