US Bridges

RTE 237 over Spring Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.0 MI N JCT Rts 237+262 · Structure no. 000000001042380

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,781
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 237 over Spring 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,781 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 237
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.0 MI N JCT Rts 237+262
RouteState Highway 237
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09364, -78.06661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2018)
Projected traffic1,857 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$830,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over Spring Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 237 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.