US Bridges

Byron Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1 MI East of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000003315200

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,371
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byron Road over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Byron Road over Spring Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 1,371 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesByron Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI East of Weedsport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09178, -78.07396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,371 (2020)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$711,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byron Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Byron Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Byron Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Byron Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Byron Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.