US Bridges

RTE 63 over Swamp

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 3.2 MI N JCT Rts 63 + 77 · Structure no. 000000001028790

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,998
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Swamp is a concrete slab carrying RTE 63 over Swamp in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,998 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,035 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 63
CrossesSwamp
Location3.2 MI N JCT Rts 63 + 77
RouteState Highway 63
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12016, -78.39058
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,998 (2020)
Projected traffic4,035 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$385,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Swamp built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 63 over Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Swamp carry?

About 3,998 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Swamp?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.