US Bridges

RTE 262 over Spring Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Genesee County, New York · 2.3 MI W JCT Rts 262+237 · Structure no. 000000001043730

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 262 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 262 over Spring Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 262
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.3 MI W JCT Rts 262+237
RouteState Highway 262
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07646, -78.10957
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2019)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 262 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 262 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 262 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 262 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 262 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.