US Bridges

RTE 238 over Tannery Brook

Fair

Genesee County, New York · .7 MI NW JCT SH98 & SH238 · Structure no. 000000001074980

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 238 over Tannery Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 238 over Tannery Brook in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,762 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 238
CrossesTannery Brook
Location.7 MI NW JCT SH98 & SH238
RouteState Highway 238
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87293, -78.29401
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2021)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 238 over Tannery Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 238 over Tannery Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 238 over Tannery Brook carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 238 over Tannery Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 238 over Tannery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.