US Bridges

RTE 33 over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE 33 + Black Ck · Structure no. 000000001022990

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 33 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 6,058 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,095 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 33
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationJCT RTE 33 + Black Ck
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.02442, -78.0832
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,058 (2020)
Projected traffic6,095 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$673,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 33 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 33 over Black Creek carry?

About 6,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 over Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.