US Bridges

RTE 237 over Black Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 0.2 Mi. N. JCT Rts 237&5 · Structure no. 000000001042310

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,646
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 237 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,646 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 237
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. JCT Rts 237&5
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates42.98398, -78.07351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,646 (2021)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$736,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over Black Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.