US Bridges

RTE 20 over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE 20 + Black Ck · Structure no. 000000001015670

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,846
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 20 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 2,846 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE 20 + Black Ck
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.90413, -78.1228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,846 (2020)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is RTE 20 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over Black Creek carry?

About 2,846 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.