US Bridges

Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.3 Miles NW of Byron · Structure no. 000000003315180

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTower Hill Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.3 Miles NW of Byron
Coordinates43.09068, -78.08449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Hill Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.