US Bridges

West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 3.9 Miles NW of Bergen · Structure no. 000000003315320

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Sweden Road
CrossesTrib Black Creek
Location3.9 Miles NW of Bergen
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13123, -77.98728
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2021)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$335,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sweden Road over Trib Black 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Sweden Road over Trib Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.