US Bridges

RTE 77 over Whitney Creek

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 77 + 63 · Structure no. 000000001030100

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 77 over Whitney Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 77 over Whitney Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 6,034 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,091 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRTE 77
CrossesWhitney Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 77 + 63
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates43.07215, -78.39166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,034 (2021)
Projected traffic6,091 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 77 over Whitney Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 77 over Whitney Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 77 over Whitney Creek carry?

About 6,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 77 over Whitney Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 77 over Whitney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.