US Bridges

RTE 98 over Tannery Brook

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 98+238 · Structure no. 000000001035690

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,325
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Tannery Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 98 over Tannery Brook in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,468 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesTannery Brook
Location0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 98+238
RouteState Highway 98
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86969, -78.28472
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,325 (2020)
Projected traffic6,468 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 98 over Tannery Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Tannery Brook carry?

About 5,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.