US Bridges

West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib.

Good

Genesee County, New York · 3.1 Miles NW of Bergen · Structure no. 000000003315330

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib. in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWest Sweden RD
CrossesBlack Creek Trib.
Location3.1 Miles NW of Bergen
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11503, -77.98707
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Sweden RD over Black Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.