US Bridges

RTE 33 over Bowen Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 4.6 MI W JCT SH33 & SH98 · Structure no. 000000001022950

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,327
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Bowen Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 33 over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,327 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,353 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33
CrossesBowen Creek
Location4.6 MI W JCT SH33 & SH98
RouteState Highway 33
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.98314, -78.28022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,327 (2019)
Projected traffic4,353 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 over Bowen 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Bowen Creek carry?

About 4,327 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.