US Bridges

RTE 237 over Black Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts 237 & 5 · Structure no. 000000001042330

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 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 concrete frame carrying RTE 237 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 237
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts 237 & 5
RouteState Highway 237
Coordinates43.00374, -78.07277
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed10.6 mi (17 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$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.