US Bridges

North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 4.1 MI NW of Bergen · Structure no. 000000003315170

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,627 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Bergen Road
CrossesTrib Black Creek
Location4.1 MI NW of Bergen
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13182, -77.98863
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2021)
Projected traffic1,627 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bergen Road over Trib Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Bergen Road over Trib Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.