RTE 262 over Black Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · JCT RTE262+BLACK Ck Byron · Structure no. 000000001043740
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,715
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 262 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 262 over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 262 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 262 over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 262 over Black Creek carry?
About 1,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 262 over Black Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 262 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.